Structural (Bridge) Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

RS&H Talent Acquisition • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Opportunity We currently seek a Structural/Bridge Engineering Intern to join the Infrastructure Business Unit in our Tampa, FL office. The Structural/Bridge Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by top Engineering associates on our team. This intern will work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and support the technical design of transportation-related structures, plan production, and quantities development. Our newcomers will work on a variety of projects and structures such as bridges, retaining walls, temporary walls, toll gantries, sign structures, and signal mast arms. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience in structures and a better understanding of the growing Transportation Engineering industry. The Team We value highly-motivated individuals that are interested in collaboratively working with a team of ambitious thinkers, learners, and entrepreneurs. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation. The Company RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other related specialization from an accredited ABET- university
• Must reside and/or attend an institution (physical or online) near the aforementioned eligible internship locations (Tampa, FL)
• Undergraduate or Graduate student with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as an intermediate level of technical writing and communication skills
• Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• 2.5 GPA or above
• Experience modeling in 3D utilizing Bentley OpenBridge
• Experience or coursework pertaining to the design of concrete or steel structures
• Experience or exposure to Florida Departments of Transportation (FDOT) and/or Tollway plan preparation and design standards

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to assist with the design of structural components for roadways, intersections, and interchanges, to include bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and sign structures
• Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Gather and provide data for the preparation of engineering reports and studies
• Perform and review design calculations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern