Intern Engineering Designer, Bridge

GOTAFE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan with company 


Job summary

GOTAFE is seeking an engineering intern to learn and support civil engineering tasks in Los Angeles. You will become familiar with plans and perform take-offs while assisting with modeling, drawings, and cost estimates under senior supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, drafters, and staff, along with adherence to codes and standards. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil Engineering with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil Engineering degree (3rd/4th year) or graduate.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and engineering software such as SAP2000, CSI Bridge preferred.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong commitment to integrity and ethical behavior.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
• Assist with computer modeling.
• Assist with producing progress reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff.
• Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Apply proper codes and standards in engineering deliverables.
• Attend site visits or inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Ethics and integrity

Innovation and learning

Education

Civil Engineering student (3rd/4th year) or graduate

BS degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

CSI Bridge

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling
• Assist with computer modeling
• Assist with producing progress reports
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff
• Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under senior engineer supervision
• Apply proper codes and standards in engineering deliverables
• Attend site visits or inspections

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current 3rd or 4th year undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited Civil Engineering program; BS degree preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and engineering software such as SAP2000, CSI Bridge preferred
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Strong commitment to integrity and ethical behavior
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $24-27, reflecting skills, experience, and education
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions