Engineering Internship

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is offering a Structural Engineering Intern position for undergraduate civil engineering students in Fairfax, VA for Summer 2026. This role combines office work and field inspections focusing on structural projects, including bridge inspections and calculations. Interns will gain valuable experience and work under professionals with extensive industry experience, fostering personal growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate civil engineering student.
• Interest in structural inspections.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural inspections in the field.
• Assist in preparing and checking structural calculations.
• Engage in structural projects including bridges.

Job description

Calling all undergrad civil engineering students! Collins is offering an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural inspections. The Fairfax, VA office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Intern position for the Summer of 2026. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field. This position will provide the opportunity to work on structural projects, including bridge and ancillary inspections, and prepare and/or check structural calculations. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques.

Who We Are

Collins Engineer, Inc., provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.

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