Engineer Intern

WGI•Fort Lauderdale, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Structural Engineering Intern (EI) with 0 to 4 years of experience to be part of our Transportation Structures team. In this position, you will assist in the development of transportation design projects for clients such as FDOT and municipalities. Some familiarity with Florida DOT design policies and procedures is preferred. The candidate will work in a fast-paced engineering environment where projects may be derived from a number of delivery methods including conventional publicly bid projects and design build. Over the last two decades, WGI has delivered a variety of transportation projects including some of the largest and most complex interstate projects in the state of Florida. As a firm, we continue to grow and look forward to the opportunity to add talented engineers who are eager to work on exciting projects and grow professionally themselves. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. WGI takes pride in being one of the nation’s top consulting firms -- and we have the awards to prove it. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college (Masters preferred)
Passing score on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Proficiency or ability to become proficient in Structural Engineering Software including Leap Bridge, Conspan, RC-Pier, STAAD, MDX, Midas, FB-MultiPier, MathCAD, and Microstation (Geopak knowledge a plus)
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and work on large multi-discipline engineering teams
Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with Florida DOT design policies and procedures is preferred.
Masters preferred
Geopak knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Develop engineering designs and plans for various structures including reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation related structures
Assist in the creation of engineering documents including Bridge Development Reports, Bridge Load Rating Calculations, and Design-Build Technical Proposals