Intern Engineer: Structures - Summer 2026

HNTB Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Charleston, SC is seeking a Structures Intern Engineer for Summer 2026. The role involves assisting engineering teams with various tasks, research, design, and preparation of engineering documents. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and be currently enrolled in an engineering program. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a basic understanding of engineering principles are essential. The internship does not provide relocation or housing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.
• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.

Skills

Basic understanding of engineering principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations

Ability to organize information

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum.

Our Charleston, South Carolina office is seeking a Structures Intern Engineer for Summer 2026.

Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions.

What You’ll Do:

• Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
• Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
• Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You’ll Bring:

• Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
• Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
• Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
• Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer:

• Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program
• Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-28872 #college

Location: North Charleston, SC