Civil/Structural Engineering Intern — Field & Design

Wells; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

HSA options

Job summary

Wells is offering a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern position within the Engineering Development Program, providing hands-on experience in quality control, field services, and design. You will rotate through multiple areas—concrete testing, production systems, and precast product design—under Professional Engineers and field leaders.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and learning how engineering decisions affect manufacturing and construction outcomes, with opportunities to advance in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Interest in precast concrete, structural design, and construction operations.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and construction drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn technical systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Quality Control technicians and support plant inspection activities.
• Perform and assist with concrete testing in laboratory environments.
• Learn and use Concrete Vision (CV) or similar production tracking systems.
• Conduct pre-pour inspections including formwork checks and readiness verification.
• Gain exposure to mix designs, finishes, NCRs, and quality metrics.
• Pour and evaluate concrete samples for testing and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives using NCR data.
• Shadow field supervisors and assist with layout and jobsite coordination.
• Interpret blueprints and communicate work plans to field crews.
• Assist with survey and layout equipment to verify alignment and installation accuracy.
• Coordinate with dispatch on scheduling, sequencing, and logistics planning.
• Support field operations including crew coordination and jobsite problem-solving.
• Assist with reporting, documentation, and weekly progress updates.
• Follow safety procedures including bracing plans and job-specific requirements.
• Work with design engineers on precast product design including beams, double tees, and wall panels.

Skills

Engineering student

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Concrete Vision (CV)

Production tracking systems

Job description

Wells is offering a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern position within the Engineering Development Program, providing hands-on experience in quality control, field services, and design. You will rotate through multiple areas—concrete testing, production systems, and precast product design—under Professional Engineers and field leaders.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and learning how engineering decisions affect manufacturing and construction outcomes, with opportunities to advance in