Structural Engineering Intern - Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Stantec • Lexington, KY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lexington, Kentucky Transportation Structural Engineering team is seeking an intern for Summer 2027. The local structural team consists of about 27 engineers, inspectors, and CAD technicians. The intern will assist engineers with structural construction plans and reports for transportation and infrastructure projects, including bridges and drainage structures. Work takes place primarily in an office, with some allowance for working remotely from home. Field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Requirements

• Be in good academic standing at an accredited engineering school.
• Be at least in, or entering, the junior year of an undergraduate program.
• Have good organizational skills; be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of taking initiative.
• Have good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A goal of earning a master's degree in civil or structural engineering is preferred.
• Computer skills with AutoCAD or MicroStation, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, or Teams, Mathcad, and Acrobat or Bluebeam PDF are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in preparing structural construction plans and reports for transportation and infrastructure projects, including bridges and drainage structures.
• Perform computer-aided design and drafting.
• Check drawings and calculations.
• Perform quantity take-offs and simple structural calculations.
• Assist with field inspection.

What This Job Offers

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