Intern - Civil Structural (Summer 2027)

Engineering Systems Inc • Plymouth, MN

9d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. Its Civil and Structural team evaluates, investigates, and restores structures and sites through inspections, engineering analysis, and research to identify causes of damage and failure and develop practical solutions. The intern will support project work involving existing structures, damage investigations, structural analysis, and repair or retrofit documentation. The position involves both office and field work, including site visits, and is expected to be full-time at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interns must take no more than two classes while employed and be able to work at least 32 hours per week.

Requirements

• Have completed three years of college in a civil engineering or physics/science program.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Be able to travel for trips of three days in length.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software.
• Have strong mechanical aptitude.
• Be able to use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Take no more than two classes during employment with ESi and be able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Experience performing field investigations, construction, structural inspections, structural analysis, structural design, technical report writing, or report preparation.
• Experience with SAP2000 or another structural analysis program.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites to inspect existing structures.
• Document structural dimensions and identify existing structural systems.
• Assess conditions and document damage to damaged or other existing structures.
• Review literature, drawings, reports, and other project-related documentation.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings detailing proposed repairs or retrofits to existing structures.
• Use structural analysis software such as SAP2000 to perform structural analyses.
• Use programs such as MathCAD or Excel to organize and present calculations and data.
• Prepare technical reports presenting the results of analyses or inspections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed