Civil Engineering Intern: Dive Into Geo-Structural Projects

Brierley Associates Corporation; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

Brierley Associates is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineering student to join several of our offices for a summer internship. You will work on challenging projects including deep excavations, SOE systems, tunnels, and other geotechnical and structural components across North America.

You will assist senior engineers with design, calculations, CAD/BIM drawings, and site visits, gaining exposure to projects nationwide while mentored by experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a structural engineering focus or geotechnical focus with basic coursework in the other area.
• Applicable courses include steel design, reinforced concrete design, prestressed concrete design, timber design, finite element analysis, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundations.
• Highly motivated and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for short-term field assignments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with finite element analysis and CAD software is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with the design of foundations, SOE, falsework, tunnels, underground structures and other geo-structural systems and components; develop concepts and sketches.
• Analyze and design steel, reinforced concrete, wood, and other structures according to building codes and industry standards using engineering software and calculation tools.
• Prepare design calculations, sketches, reports, and specifications.
• Supervise creation of CAD/BIM drawings and models.
• Collaborate with other Brierley engineers and professionals on projects, pursuits, and company initiatives; make construction site visits to gather information.

Skills

High motivation and initiative

Excellent interpersonal and written/or

Time management

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program with structural/geotechnical focus

Tools

RISA

SAP2000

STAAD

Plaxis

Flac

MIDAS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Brierley Associates is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineering student to join several of our offices for a summer internship. You will work on challenging projects including deep excavations, SOE systems, tunnels, and other geotechnical and structural components across North America.

You will assist senior engineers with design, calculations, CAD/BIM drawings, and site visits, gaining exposure to projects nationwide while mentored by experienced staff.