Engineer Intern - Bridge Department Summer 2027

United Consulting, Indianapolis, IN; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Engineering Intern for the Bridge department. The role supports design calculations, quantity estimations, and cost estimates under supervision, while coordinating with internal teams and preparing project documents.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering, with strong communication and team skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components of design calculations under supervision.
• Prepare quantities and cost estimates under supervision.
• Prepare plans with supervision and accuracy.
• Coordinate with other internal departments on projects.
• Assist in assembling supplements, proposals, and Engineer’s Reports.
• Meet deadlines and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain client and company confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Structural coursework

Independent work ability

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Multi-project capacity

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

ACAD

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Project

Job 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