Architectural Structures Intern

CEC Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Oklahoma City is seeking current students for a summer internship program focused on Structural design associated with commercial buildings. Interns will gain exposure to steel, concrete, and wood design while working alongside experienced engineers. Responsibilities include creating dimensional drawings, performing engineering analyses, and complying with safety policies. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Mathematical skills in probability, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficient in handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes computer software to create detailed drawings and layouts.
• Performs various tasks to support engineering analyses and designs.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Problem solving/analysis

Technical capacity

Proficient personal computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

CEC is a privately-held engineering firm, serving both public entities and private developers. We offer extensive services, which allow us to be involved with projects from conception to design, to construction. Our focus is to eliminate aging infrastructure and drive community growth through innovative and collaborative engineering design. CEC is a Top Workplace that offers excellent benefits, professional development and growth opportunities for employees.

We are seeking current students for our summer internship program that are interested in learning more about Structural design associated with commercial buildings. Gaining exposure to steel, concrete and wood design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes computer software to create detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts, including construction plans and specifications.
• Perform various tasks to support engineering analyses, report production and designs, including basic calculations.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving/analysis
• Technical capacity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in engineering from accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Autodesk Revit proficiency preferred.
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Remote connectivity device with data plan sufficient for company requirements, such as multi‑factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e‑mail, and virtual communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical activity performing non‑strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, including over uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds intermittently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well‑lighted, heated and/or air‑conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
• Occasionally outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, wind, etc.).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.