Internship - Structural

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.•Iowa City, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Structural Engineering Intern in the Industrial Food and Pharmaceutical Market, you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. Internships offer invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge and understanding of your chosen career path. At Shive-Hattery, you’ll be treated as a full-time staff member with access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll work on actual client projects, where your contributions will directly impact both Shive-Hattery and the community. This experience will help expand your professional skill set and strengthen your portfolio, setting you up for future success. You will be paired with a mid-to-senior level employee who will serve as your mentor. This mentor/mentee relationship is designed to foster a supportive environment where you can candidly discuss your career goals and aspirations. Our one-on-one informal mentoring approach fosters the development of professional relationships that complement your academic learning, enriching your overall internship experience. You will work on a variety of project types including building expansions and rehabilitations, and a range of process support structures. These experiences will provide insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving the needs of our clients.

Requirements

Must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
A full clean driver’s license is required.
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
May require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs.
May require wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration.
If unable to submit portfolio due to size constraints, include a link to portfolio in cover letter.

Nice To Haves

If you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Supporting the firm and shaping projects from concept through completion.
Collaborating with teammates.
Contributing expertise to deliver solutions.
Working on actual client projects.
Expanding professional skill set and strengthening portfolio.
Working on a variety of project types including building expansions and rehabilitations, and a range of process support structures.
Gaining insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving client needs.