Civil/Structural Engineering Intern: Field & Design Experience

Wells Concrete; Wells (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Wells Concrete in Wells, MN, is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern to join the Engineering Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience across quality control, field services, and engineering design while rotating through multiple areas to build your technical skills.

This internship provides exposure to precast manufacturing and construction operations, with mentorship from Professional Engineers and field leaders to help you identify a long-term engineering path.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Interest in precast concrete, structural design, and construction operations.
• Ability to learn technical systems and field processes 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

Civil/Struct. engineering

Quality control

Field operations

Concrete testing

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

Concrete Vision

Job description

Wells Concrete in Wells, MN, is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern to join the Engineering Development Program. You will gain hands-on experience across quality control, field services, and engineering design while rotating through multiple areas to build your technical skills.

This internship provides exposure to precast manufacturing and construction operations, with mentorship from Professional Engineers and field leaders to help you identify a long-term engineering path.