Structural Intern

Kimley-Horn • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking engineering students to join its Charleston, South Carolina office. This is an onsite position, not remote. Structural Interns contribute to structural pre-construction and design efforts for public and/or private bridge projects, including bridges and retaining walls. They use technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-control client deliverables; prepare structural plans, specifications, and estimates; and collaborate with project managers and teams across disciplines. Interns also develop familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn and client practices, procedures, and standards. They will learn one or more software programs, which may include AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, MicroStation, VISSIM, OpenRoads, Synchro, and/or GIS.

Requirements

• Be in the process of receiving an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or master’s engineering degree in one of the listed majors: Civil and/or Environmental Engineering; Structural Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering; or Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Use technical software programs regularly to analyze, produce, and quality-control client deliverables.
• Contribute to pre-construction on structural projects, including bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts for public and/or private bridge projects.
• Prepare bridge and structural plans, specifications, and estimates for clients.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to develop clients’ visions for the built environment.
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and clients’ practices, procedures, and standards.
• Learn one or more software programs, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, MicroStation, VISSIM, OpenRoads, Synchro, and/or GIS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern