Intern Engineer

Barnhart Crane & Rigging•Chesapeake, VA

14h

About The Position

The Engineering Intern supports the Barnhart team at its 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 works with engineers, managers, and field teams and gains exposure to the heavy rigging and transportation industry through office-based work and local field support. The role also involves learning about Barnhart equipment, load charts, equipment features and operating practices, industry-standard rigging equipment, and branch personnel qualifications. The intern is expected to work in a manner consistent with the company’s mission and core values.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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, including under pressure.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and determine corrective actions.
Creative thinking and continuous-improvement skills.
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 and some weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Engineering team in creating heavy-lift and heavy-transport solutions.
Complete assigned tasks and deliverables as directed by the Manager.
Create AutoCAD and Inventor models.
Prepare equipment layout drawings.
Perform basic steel design and calculations.
Support engineering process and proposal improvements, such as reference charts and Excel templates.
Communicate regularly and clearly with the Manager and other team members.
Provide local field support as needed.
Develop knowledge of Barnhart equipment, load charts, equipment features, operating practices, and standard rigging equipment.
Learn about branch personnel skills and qualifications and match them to job requirements.
Act consistently with the company Mission Statement and Core Values.