Engineer Intern – Bridge Department Summer 2027

United Consulting, Indianapolis, IN; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting seeks an Engineering Intern in Indiana to join the Bridge department. The role involves assisting with design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and plans under supervision.

Candidates are working toward a BS in Civil Engineering and will gain hands-on experience in a consulting environment. Under supervision, you will collaborate with internal teams, assemble supplements and proposals, meet deadlines, and uphold client and company confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Working to obtain Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Able to work independently with instruction
• Possess strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work in a “team” concept
• Able to work on multiple projects at once
• Proficient with a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, ACAD software
• Detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Prepare various components of design calculations with oversight
• Prepare various components of quantity calculations with oversight
• Prepare various components of cost estimates with oversight
• Prepare various components of plans with oversight
• Work and coordinate with other internal departments
• Assist in assembling Supplements, Proposals, and Engineer’s Reports
• Meet deadlines
• Alert Project Team Leaders immediately upon realization of a problem on a project
• Maintain the confidentiality of information regarding our clients and company practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural coursework

Independent work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-project work

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

ACAD

Job description

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Job Type

Internship

Description

Title: ENGINEERING INTERN

Department: Bridge

Reports To: Project Team Leader or Project Manager

Education: Working to obtain Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Experience: Entry level position

Duties

• Prepare various components of design calculations with oversight
• Prepare various components of quantity calculations with oversight
• Prepare various components of cost estimates with oversight
• Prepare various components of plans with oversight
• Work and coordinate with other internal departments
• Assist in assembling Supplements, Proposals, and Engineer’s Reports
• Meet deadlines
• Alert Project Team Leaders immediately upon realization of a problem on a project
• Maintain the confidentiality of information regarding our clients and company practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Successful completion of structural coursework, preferred
• Able to work independently with instruction
• Possess strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work in a “team” concept
• Able to work on multiple projects at once
• Proficient with a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, ACAD software
• Detail oriented

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work seated 9 or more hours per workday
• Able to work 40 or more hours per work week as needed
• Able to work outdoors traversing uneven or difficult terrain
• Able to travel throughout Indiana including overnight stays

Other Requirements

• Possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Agree to abide by the personnel policies identified in the Company Policy