Civil/Structural Engineering Intern: Field, Design & QC

Wells; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

HSAs

401(k) with profit sharing

Nice Healthcare access

Employee assistance resources

Pet insurance

Critical illness coverage

Accident coverage

Hospital indemnity plans

Job summary

Wells Engineering Development Program offers a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern role in Maple Grove, MN. You will gain hands-on experience across quality control, field services, and engineering design, rotating through multiple areas to build technical skills and shape a long-term career in engineering.

Compensation is $25/hr, based on location and experience. The internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the opportunity to work with professional engineers on precast beams, double tees,

Qualifications

• 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 and field processes quickly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Quality Control technicians and support plant inspection activities.
• Perform 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 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

Motivated to learn

Adaptable

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Concrete Vision

Job description

Wells Engineering Development Program offers a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern role in Maple Grove, MN. You will gain hands-on experience across quality control, field services, and engineering design, rotating through multiple areas to build technical skills and shape a long-term career in engineering.

Compensation is $25/hr, based on location and experience. The internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the opportunity to work with professional engineers on precast beams, double tees,