Intern - Structures

GAI Consultants Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Field exposure

Career path

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for our Fishers, Indiana office to work under licensed PEs on bridge and transportation projects.

You will perform structural analysis and assist in drawings, cost estimates, and field observations. This paid internship offers real project work, mentorship, and a potential path to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Term: Winter 2026 and Summer 2027; part-time during school and occasional travel within Indiana.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Civil or Structural Engineering at an ABET/EAC accredited school.
• Completed coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, or structural analysis.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and clear written communication.
• Valid driver's license for travel to project sites.
• Able to work on-site in Fishers, Indiana for the duration of the internship.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. GAI Consultants does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform computations for the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural components.
• Assist in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support design and layout of project components in 2D and 3D.
• Participate in assessments and inspections of bridges, culverts, and other project components.
• Observe construction in the field for adherence to construction plans and specifications.
• Help review contractor shop drawings and submittals during construction support.
• Assist with cost estimating, reports, and technical memos.
• Attend project meetings with internal teams and, where appropriate, external clients.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

AutoCAD

AASHTOWare

MathCAD

Job description

Design real bridges before you graduate.

GAI Consultants is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern for our Fishers, Indiana office. You will work under licensed Professional Engineers on bridge, culvert, and transportation structure projects for INDOT, counties, and municipalities across Indiana. This is production work on active projects, not a shadowing program, and interns leave with calculations, drawings, and field experience they can point to in an interview.

What This Internship Involves

As a structural engineering intern, you will support bridge design and structural analysis tasks including load calculations, reinforced concrete and steel design, retaining wall and box culvert design, and the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and quantity estimates. You will assist with bridge inspections and field observation of construction, help review contractor shop drawings and submittals, and produce 2D and 3D design layouts. This is a strong fit for civil engineering students and structural engineering students pursuing a transportation, bridge design, or structural design career path, including those planning to sit for the FE exam and pursue EIT certification.

• Paid - $25.00 per hour

  A paid internship, compensated hourly for every hour worked

• Real project work

  INDOT, county, and municipal bridge projects

• Path to full-time

  Interns receive priority consideration for Junior Engineer openings

What You Will Do

• Perform computations for the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural components.
• Assist in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support design and layout of project components in 2D and 3D.
• Participate in assessments and inspections of bridges, culverts, and other project components.
• Observe construction in the field for adherence to construction plans and specifications.
• Help review contractor shop drawings and submittals during construction support.
• Assist with cost estimating, reports, and technical memos.
• Attend project meetings with internal teams and, where appropriate, external clients.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Civil or Structural Engineering at an ABET/EAC accredited school.
• Completed coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, or structural analysis.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and clear written communication.
• Valid driver's license for travel to project sites.
• Able to work on-site in Fishers, Indiana for the duration of the internship.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States. GAI Consultants does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Experience

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Exposure to MicroStation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, AASHTOWare, or MathCAD.
• Coursework in reinforced concrete design, steel design, or bridge engineering.
• Involvement in ASCE, SEI, a Steel Bridge Team, or a concrete canoe team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers and Project Managers, rather than being assigned to a general intern pool.
• Exposure to design, field, and construction phases within a single internship.
• Work on bridge replacements and transportation structures with visible, lasting community impact.
• A defined path to full-time Junior Engineer consideration after graduation.
• The resources of a national infrastructure firm founded in 1958, combined with the close-knit team environment of our Fishers office.

About GAI Consultants

Founded in 1958, GAI Consultants is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm serving transportation, energy, development, and municipal clients across the United States. Our Fishers, Indiana office delivers bridge and structural design for INDOT, county highway departments, and local municipalities throughout the state. We are a firm where engineers early in their careers work directly with senior technical staff, see their designs built, and are supported through licensure and long-term career growth.

Location and Schedule

This internship is based on-site at our Fishers, Indiana office.

• Term: Winter 2026 and Summer 2027
• Schedule: Part-time during the academic term, scheduled around your class commitments
• Occasional travel to project sites within Indiana.

Compensation

$25.00 per hour. GAI Consultants pays all engineering interns an hourly wage. This is a paid internship.

Intern Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour, paid biweekly
• Mentorship: Assigned mentor and direct access to licensed PEs and Project Managers
• Field Exposure: Site visits, bridge inspections, and construction observation
• Career Path: Priority consideration for full-time Junior Engineer roles after graduation

"Why GAI?"

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

Education

• Bachelors of Engineering (preferred)

Experience

• 0 - 4 years: Enrolled in a 4 year engineering program (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License (required)

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