Intern - Civil Structural (Summer 2027)

Engineering Systems • Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

ESi 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, identifying causes of damage and failure and developing practical solutions to improve safety, performance, and reliability. The intern will contribute to investigations and engineering work involving existing structures, damage assessment, analysis, and technical reporting.

The internship is expected to be full-time, 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. Work takes place in office and field environments, including active construction sites, industrial settings, and damaged or compromised structures. Travel may include trips of three days in length.

Requirements

• Completed three years of college in a Civil Engineering or Physics/Science program.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel for trips of three days in length.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate skills with CAD and office productivity software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of SAP2000 or another structural analysis program.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to take no more than two classes during employment and work at least 32 hours per week.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including extended sitting or standing; lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds infrequently; bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, maintaining balance, handling specialized tools and equipment, and occasionally accessing tight or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Visit sites to inspect existing structures.
• Document structural dimensions and understand existing structural systems.
• Assess conditions or document damage at 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 conveying the results of analyses or inspections.

What This Job Offers

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