Intern Engineer

Barnhart Crane & Rigging • Chesapeake, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Intern will support the Barnhart team at the Chesapeake, Virginia branch in developing heavy-lift and heavy-transport solutions. This paid internship provides hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Inventor modeling, equipment layout drawings, basic steel design, and engineering process improvements. The intern will collaborate with engineers, managers, and field teams and gain exposure to the heavy rigging and transportation industry through office-based work and local field support.

The intern will develop knowledge of Barnhart equipment, load charts, equipment features and operational best practices, as well as standard rigging equipment. They will also learn about branch personnel’s skills and qualifications and how those align with project needs. The position is based at the Chesapeake branch, equipment storage yard, and project field locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline at an ABET-accredited institution.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and determine corrective actions quickly.
• Creative thinking skills and interest in continuous improvement.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to confront people when needed and lead by example.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Flexibility to work long hours as needed; some weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• AutoCAD and solid-modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Barnhart Engineering team in developing heavy-lift and heavy-transport solutions.
• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables under the direction of the Manager.
• Create AutoCAD and Inventor models and equipment layout drawings.
• Assist with basic steel design and calculations.
• Develop initiatives that support engineering processes and proposal creation, such as reference charts and Excel templates.
• Communicate regularly and clearly with the Manager and other Barnhart team members.
• Provide local field support as needed.
• Work in a manner consistent with the company Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Develop an understanding of Barnhart equipment, load charts, equipment features, operational best practices, and standard rigging equipment.
• Become familiar with branch personnel’s skills and qualifications and how they match project requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern