Structural Intern- Summer 2023

As a Structural Intern at Gessner Engineering, you will assist the Structural Department in their daily operations on a variety of projects. Your specific responsibilities are commiserated with experience and the expected learning outcomes.

Typical Duties:

• Work in a team setting with other team members as well as other design disciplines like civil, geotechnical, and external sub consultants if necessary.
• Assist with design for a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and higher education.
• Visit project sites to assist with the collection of forensics and as-built data and conduct construction administration observation duties.
• Manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Work under the supervision and mentoring of structural engineers and designers. Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
    
    

Learning Objectives:

• Experience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMS
• Experience in design and detailing of various construction materials, including steel, cold formed metal framing, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, concrete masonry, and conventional and engineered wood
• Experience in the design and analysis of building structures
• Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents
• Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience

Education/ Experience:

• Must be a junior, senior or graduate student working towards a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with Structural focus.
• At least a 3.0 GPA 
• Capable of working at least 30 hours a week during the summer

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.