Bridge Engineer Intern: Hands-On Transportation Projects

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP seeks motivated civil and structural engineering students to join our Transportation - Bridge team in Richmond, VA. This internship offers hands-on experience on highway and transit bridge projects, working alongside our experienced bridge engineers to develop practical solutions.

You will assist with design and analysis, prepare plans and calculations, perform field inspections, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Demonstrated interest in bridge and transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to engineering software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work both independently and in a team.
• Effective collaboration in a professional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with design and analysis of highway and transit bridges.
• Support project teams with plans, reports, and calculations.
• Perform fieldwork including bridge inspections and data collection.
• Conduct research and apply engineering principles to design challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional engineering environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Interest in bridge/transportation

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP seeks motivated civil and structural engineering students to join our Transportation - Bridge team in Richmond, VA. This internship offers hands-on experience on highway and transit bridge projects, working alongside our experienced bridge engineers to develop practical solutions.

You will assist with design and analysis, prepare plans and calculations, perform field inspections, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional setting.