Civil/Structural Engineering Intern — Precast & Field Ops

Wells Concrete; Albany (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Wells Concrete is offering an Engineering Development Program (EDP) internship in Minnesota. You will rotate through quality control, field services, and engineering design, gaining hands-on experience with precast production, construction operations, and structural design alongside professional engineers and field leaders.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and real-world exposure to beams, double tees, and wall panels, with opportunities to learn production tracking systems and continuous

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor\'s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Strong 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.

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

Curious

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Strong analytical skills

Adaptable

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Concrete Vision (CV)

Job description

Wells Concrete is offering an Engineering Development Program (EDP) internship in Minnesota. You will rotate through quality control, field services, and engineering design, gaining hands-on experience with precast production, construction operations, and structural design alongside professional engineers and field leaders.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and real-world exposure to beams, double tees, and wall panels, with opportunities to learn production tracking systems and continuous