Structural Intern

Kimley-Horn•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking engineering students to join its Dallas, Texas office. This is not a remote position. The Structural Intern will contribute to pre-construction work on structural projects, including bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts for public and/or private bridge projects. The intern will prepare bridge and structural plans, specifications, and estimates, and use technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-check client deliverables. The role also involves solving complex problems, assisting project managers, collaborating across disciplines, and developing familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company and client practices, procedures, and standards. Interns will learn one or more relevant software programs.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Use technical software programs regularly to analyze, produce, and quality-check client deliverables.
Contribute to pre-construction work on structural projects, including bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts related to 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 and with Kimley-Horn’s and its clients’ practices, procedures, and standards.
Learn one or more software programs, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, MicroStation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro, and/or GIS.