Civil - Structural

The International; Fishers (IN); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 40.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentorship

On-site internship

Biweekly pay

Descripción de la vacante

GAI Consultants invites engineering students to join our Fishers, Indiana office as Structural Engineering Interns. You will work with licensed PEs on bridge and transportation structure projects for INDOT and local agencies, gaining hands-on experience, calculations, drawings, and field observations.

You will perform structural analysis, prepare drawings, and assist in inspections while developing skills toward FE exam readiness and potential full-time Junior Engineer opportunities.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Civil or Structural Engineering at an ABET/EAC accredited school.
• Completed coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, or structural analysis.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and clear written communication.
• Valid driver's license for travel to project sites.
• Able to work on-site in Fishers, Indiana for the duration of the internship.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship provided.

Responsabilidades

• Perform computations for structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other components.
• Assist in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support design and layout of project components in 2D and 3D.
• Participate in assessments and inspections of bridges, culverts, and other project components.
• Observe construction in the field for adherence to plans and specs.
• Help review contractor shop drawings and submittals during construction support.
• Assist with cost estimating, reports, and technical memos.
• Attend project meetings with internal teams and external clients.

Conocimientos

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Driver's license

On-site availability

Educación

ABET/EAC accredited program

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Herramientas

MicroStation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

AASHTOWare

MathCAD

Descripción del empleo

Design real bridges before you graduate.GAI Consultants is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern for our Fishers, Indiana office. You will work under licensed Professional Engineers on bridge, culvert, and transportation structure projects for INDOT, counties, and municipalities across Indiana. This is production work on active projects, not a shadowing program, and interns leave with calculations, drawings, and field experience they can point to in an interview. What This Internship Involves As a structural engineering intern, you will support bridge design and structural analysis tasks including load calculations, reinforced concrete and steel design, retaining wall and box culvert design, and the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and quantity estimates. You will assist with bridge inspections and field observation of construction, help review contractor shop drawings and submittals, and produce 2D and 3D design layouts. This is a strong fit for civil engineering students and structural engineering students pursuing a transportation, bridge design, or structural design career path, including those planning to sit for the FE exam and pursue EIT certification.Paid — $25.00 per hourA paid internship, compensated hourly for every hour workedReal project workINDOT, county, and municipal bridge projectsPath to full-timeInterns receive priority consideration for Junior Engineer openings What You Will Do

• Perform computations for the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural components.
• Assist in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support design and layout of project components in 2D and 3D.
• Participate in assessments and inspections of bridges, culverts, and other project components.
• Observe construction in the field for adherence to construction plans and specifications.
• Help review contractor shop drawings and submittals during construction support.
• Assist with cost estimating, reports, and technical memos.
• Attend project meetings with internal teams and, where appropriate, external clients.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Civil or Structural Engineering at an ABET/EAC accredited school.
• Completed coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, or structural analysis.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and clear written communication.
• Valid driver's license for travel to project sites.
• Able to work on-site in Fishers, Indiana for the duration of the internship.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. GAI Consultants does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Experience

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Exposure to MicroStation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, AASHTOWare, or MathCAD.
• Coursework in reinforced concrete design, steel design, or bridge engineering.
• Involvement in ASCE, SEI, a Steel Bridge Team, or a concrete canoe team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers and Project Managers, rather than being assigned to a general intern pool.
• Exposure to design, field, and construction phases within a single internship.
• Work on bridge replacements and transportation structures with visible, lasting community impact.
• A defined path to full-time Junior Engineer consideration after graduation.
• The resources of a national infrastructure firm founded in 1958, combined with the close-knit team environment of our Fishers office.

About GAI Consultants Founded in 1958, GAI Consultants is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm serving transportation, energy, development, and municipal clients across the United States. Our Fishers, Indiana office delivers bridge and structural design for INDOT, county highway departments, and local municipalities throughout the state. We are a firm where engineers early in their careers work directly with senior technical staff, see their designs built, and are supported through licensure and long-term career growth. Location and Schedule This internship is based on-site at our Fishers, Indiana office.

• Term: Winter 2026 and Summer 2027
• Schedule: Part-time during the academic term, scheduled around your class commitments
• Occasional travel to project sites within Indiana.

Compensation$25.00 per hour. GAI Consultants pays all engineering interns an hourly wage. This is a paid internship.Intern BenefitsPay$25.00 per hour, paid biweeklyMentorshipAssigned mentor and direct access to licensed PEs and Project ManagersField ExposureSite visits, bridge inspections, and construction observationCareer PathPriority consideration for full-time Junior Engineer roles after graduation

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Less than 4 years:

Enrolled in a 4 year engineering program

Required

Driver's LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.