What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 (May-August) position at Infinity Systems Engineering?
About This Role
Provide technical support and assist Engineers with structural engineering work. Under the direction of an Engineering or Architectural Consultant, 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.
A mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort. The research topic shall be mutually agreed upon between the intern and supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
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, including roofs, attics and crawlspaces, 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.
Provide technical support and assist Engineers with structural engineering work. Under the direction of an Engineering or Architectural Consultant, 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.
A mandatory research project must be completed by the end of the Internship and is expected to require approximately 40 hours of effort. 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.
- 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 internship program – we require that you take no more than 2 classes during your employment with ESi and are able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- AutoCAD
- SAP2000 or other structural analysis program.
- Microsoft Office Suite. In particular: Excel, Word
- Completed 3 years of college in Civil engineering or Physics/Science program
- 3.00 GPA or higher, preferred.
- Any experience performing field investigations, construction, structural inspections, structural analysis, structural design, technical report writing, and preparation is preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length.
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, including roofs, attics and crawlspaces, 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.
- Relocation Assistance is not provided
