Civil Engineering Intern

Industry *Marine & Terminals

Position Civil Engineering Intern

Req Code 3074

General Location Metairie

Primary Responsibilities K-Temp Inc.

A Wholly-Owned subsidiary of EDG Inc .

Requisition Number: 3074

Job Title: Civil Engineering Intern

Date Opened: 10/26/2026

Location: Metairie, LA

Industry: Marine & Terminals

Department: Marine & Terminal Engineering

Employment Type: Casual

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Civil Engineer Intern will gain exposure to the civil/ structural design of steel and concrete structures related to marine terminals, industrial, bulk material handling and process facilities.This includes docks, foundations, retaining walls, structural steel platforms, bents and towers, as well as modification to existing structures and deep/shallow foundation systems.This work may involve basic hand or spreadsheet calculations and/or computer modeling, using software such as RISA, STAAD and/or SACS from conceptual engineering through construction.Work assignments will be performed under the close supervision of experienced engineering staff.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Collect data, log information;
• Assist with Review of Construction Documents;
• Assist with Permit Applications;
• Make notation during technical meetings and develop meeting minutes;
• Assist onsite with dock inspection and assessment;
• Observe and record construction activities;
• Assist with review of construction submittals;
• Perform Wind Load Calculations;
• Perform steel beam, column and connection calculations;
• Design pipe and tray supports;
• Design shallow and deep foundations;
• Attend project discussions/internal meetings with other disciplines;
• Participate in project meeting/communications with clients;
• Perform 2D and 3D Structural Analysis using advanced software;
• Design Reinforced Concrete paving, beams, columns and foundations;
• Design personnel walkways;
• Design monorail beams;
• Analyze dock inspection results, determine recommendations, and create report;
• Perform mooring calculations;
• Attend industrial building inspections and assessments;
• Perform in place, lift, transportation (acceleration) analysis using advanced software;
• Perform pile soil interaction analysis using advanced software;
• Perform vibration analysis;
• Size lift rigging;
• Design lift eyes.
  
  

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Local candidates only-must live within reasonable commuting distance to Metairie office;
• Enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program in an educational institution in the United States;
• Accepting December 2026 and May 2027 graduation dates;
• Appropriate college level understanding of ASCE, ASHTO, AISC, design process, operational purpose/use, calculations and technical analyses;
• Availability and the ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations;
• May gain experience with field duties at an onshore client site that may require outdoor exposure or work in an indoor industrial atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
• Working in plant or other industrial facility around production machinery with extreme noise levels;
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
  
  

Requirements

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
  
  

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other

Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace.Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.