Structural Engineer Intern for Food Plant Projects

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking a Structural Engineer for its food and beverage processing facility projects in the New England region. The role focuses on durability, safety, and compliance with design, permitting, and construction documentation.

The candidate will perform calculations, develop analysis models, and draft drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, with travel to project sites about 15 days per year. RAM software experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• GPA: 3.0 or above
• Relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure
• Experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs
• Experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
• RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus
• EIT / FE desirable
• Detailed planning and organization skills
• Experience with structural analysis software
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques
• Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks
• Determine the correct building code and local amendments
• Document gravity, wind, and seismic design loads
• Design framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists)
• Design foundations (Spread footings, drilled piers)
• Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes
• Coordinate structural work with other disciplines
• Review geotechnical reports
• Design mat slabs for tanks, vessels, and silos
• Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
• Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs
• Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports
• Research structural materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within the organization

Skills

Hand calculations

AutoCAD

Revit

RAM Structural System

RAM Elements

Structural analysis software

Travel flexibility

Education

Pursuing Civil/Structural Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking a Structural Engineer for its food and beverage processing facility projects in the New England region. The role focuses on durability, safety, and compliance with design, permitting, and construction documentation.

The candidate will perform calculations, develop analysis models, and draft drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, with travel to project sites about 15 days per year. RAM software experience is a plus.