Bridge Engineer-Intern

Socket.dev; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking motivated civil engineering students to join our Transportation - Bridge team. This internship provides hands-on experience designing and analyzing highway and transit bridges, with mentorship from our experienced bridge engineers on diverse projects.

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with an interest in bridge and transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong interest in bridge and transportation engineering.
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the design and analysis of highway and transit-related bridges and structures.
• Support project teams with preparing plans, reports, and calculations.
• Perform fieldwork including bridge inspections and data collection, as needed.
• Conduct research and apply engineering principles to solve real‑world design challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional engineering environment.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural analysis

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is currently looking for motivated civil engineering students to join our Transportation - Bridge team in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands‑on experience working alongside our experienced bridge engineering team on a variety of transportation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers with the design and analysis of highway and transit-related bridges and structures.
• Support project teams with preparing plans, reports, and calculations.
• Perform fieldwork including bridge inspections and data collection, as needed.
• Conduct research and apply engineering principles to solve real‑world design challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional engineering environment.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong interest in bridge and transportation engineering.
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, or structural analysis programs) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [e-mail]

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $21.50 - $24.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.(no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)