Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 (May-August)

About This Role 

Provide technical support and assist Engineers with structural engineering work. Under the direction of an Engineer, this position will include the documentation of damaged or other existing structures, structural analysis to design repairs for these structures, and reports and drawings to convey the results of these analyses. Assists in the application of scientific principles, engineering methods, and techniques to a variety of projects.

The mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort (housing not included). The research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between the intern and supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site visits to perform inspections of existing structures.
• Dimensional documentation of structures and understanding of existing structural systems.
• Condition assessment or damage documentation of damaged or other existing structures.
• Reviewing literature, drawings, reports, or other documentation related to project work.
• Preparing AutoCAD drawings detailing proposed repairs or retrofits to existing structures.
• Using analysis software such as SAP2000 to perform structural analysis.
• Using programs such as MathCAD or Excel to organize and present calculations and data.
• Preparing technical reports to convey the results of analyses or inspections.

Required Work Hours:

• Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time, 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8 am-5 pm).
• If you are participating in our co-op program – we require that you are taking no more than 2 classes during your employment with ESi and are able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

Required Skills: 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Verbal and Written Communication.
• Intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software. Strong Mechanical Aptitude.

Computer Skills:

• AutoCAD, SAP2000, Excel, Word

Education Requirement:

• Completed 3 years of college in Civil engineering or Physics/Science program
• 3.00 GPA or higher, preferred.

Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications:

• Strong Mechanical aptitude.

Work Experience:

• Any experience performing field investigations, structural inspections, structural analysis, structural design, technical report writing, and preparation is preferred.

Position Requirements: 

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, crawl, climb and lift up to 50 lbs. Work may occasionally need to be performed at various heights, out of doors in varied climate extremes.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position includes work in a variety of environments including office, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outdoors. Noise levels, temperature, and weather conditions will vary according to the work environment. When appropriate employees will be required to use suitable PPE.                        

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of ESI to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. 

Salary : $18 - $22