Forensic Engineering Internship

Dynamics ATS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nederveld Inc. announces a summer internship in Forensic Engineering. The program runs about 12 to 16 weeks from May through August, offering hands-on experience under Professional Engineers.

Expect fieldwork, travel, and opportunities to contribute to design/construction failure analysis and technical reporting. Applicants should be pursuing a B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering, ideally as a junior or senior; post-graduates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Junior or Senior year students, post-graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the field by assisting with design/construction failure analysis.
• Assist team with technical report writing through research.
• Utilize civil and structural design knowledge and experience.
• Assist team in a variety of other assignments as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Written & Verbal communication

Professional

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering (pursuing)

Junior or Senior year (or post-graduate considered)

Job description

Full Time Forensic Engineering Internship

An Intern will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced Professional Engineers. The duration of this summer internship commitment will be approximately 12 to 16 weeks during the months of May through August.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the field by assisting with design/construction failure analysis
• Assist team members in technical report writing through research
• Utilize civil and structural design knowledge and experience
• Assist team in a variety of other assignments as needed

Essential Skills for Performing the Job

• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Written and verbal communication
• Professional

Required Education and Experience

• Pursuing Bachelors of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Junior or Senior year student , post-graduates may also be considered

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License in good standing, and demonstrated safe driving habits

Position Type/Expected Hours

This is a temporary full-time position for the summer. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Physical Demands

This position is a combination of fieldwork, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel

There may be some travel required in this position.

Disclaimer

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities , and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ability to pass a background check as required for the position.

Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer