Civil Engineering Intern - Structural (51452)

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027.

The role blends office work with field time and offers hands-on experience performing structural inspections, including bridges and related structures. You will assist in preparing and checking structural calculations, contribute to project work on diverse infrastructure projects, and collaborate with seasoned professionals who emphasize learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior civil engineering student pursuing ABET-accredited bachelor's degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or Civil 3D is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and PDF editing software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural inspections, including bridges and related structures.
• Work on structural projects in office and field settings.
• Prepare and/or check structural calculations.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to learn industry techniques.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Virginia - Fairfax - Fairfax, VA 22030, Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Calling all undergrad civil engineering students!

Collins is offering an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural inspections. The Fairfax, VA, office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Intern position for the Summer of 2027. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field.

This position will provide the opportunity to work on structural projects, including bridge and ancillary inspections. Also, prepare and/or check structural calculations. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques.

Who we are

Collins Engineer, Inc., provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.

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Qualifications: What We're Looking For

• Junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Previous software experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or Civil 3D is a plus.
• Previous software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software is a plus.
• A valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.