Civil, Construction or Structural Engineering Intern (Summer)

Giles Flythe Engineers; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. offers summer internships in Civil, Construction, or Architectural Engineering. You will work in the field with engineers, performing investigations and preparing reports that translate into real repairs and improvements.

You will collaborate on HOA and commercial projects, gain hands-on experience, and travel to inspection sites nationwide. This internship emphasizes teamwork, communication, and practical field skills in Raleigh/Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Architectural Engineering.
• Prior construction or structural engineering internship experience is desirable.
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication and ability to interact with the team daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform inspections in crawl spaces, attics, basements and roofs.
• Experience with MS Office and AutoCAD a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessment of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Work on HOA and commercial property projects.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Travel to inspection sites, residential and commercial.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Field investigations

Multi-tasking

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 SUMMER INTERN - GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS

WANT AN INTERNSHIP WHERE YOU CAN SEE ENGINEERING IN THE REAL WORLD?

At Giles Flythe Engineers, our interns aren't stuck behind a desk all summer. You'll be in the field, working alongside engineers, investigating real buildings and structures, solving problems, and seeing your work translate into actual repairs and improvements.

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is looking for a Civil, Construction, or Architectural Engineering Intern to join our team this upcoming Summer of 2027 in Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina.

What Your Summer Will Look Like

In this role, you won't just be learning about engineering in a classroom; you'll have the opportunity to see it in action. You will work alongside engineers to assist property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through field investigations, technical reports, and repair/construction design.

During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience while working on a variety of projects, including:

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessment of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Work on a variety of HOA and commercial property projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
• Prior construction or structural engineering internship experience is desired.
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with the team on a daily basis.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform inspections in crawl spaces, attics, basements and roofs. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD a plus.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

About Giles Flythe Engineers (gfe)

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year including all types of commercial real estate, high-rise condominium properties, townhome communities and single-family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners, homeowners, community associations, general contractors and architects.

OUR TEAM

Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience including environmental engineering, structural engineering, site civil engineering, land development, stormwater engineering, mechanical engineering and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.

WHY WORK FOR GFE?

Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with competitive salary commensurate with experience, clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance. We offer health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, training and professional development, and gym membership reimbursement. As we continue to grow, we anticipate many future opportunities for career growth and development.

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Giles Flythe Engineers in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour