Structural Engineer Intern - Grid (Summer 2027)

Stfrancis; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Licensure bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Stfrancis in Wilmington, NC seeks a student or early-career engineer to support structural design for substation projects and upgrades. You will prepare calculations, review drawings, and apply knowledge of materials and steel/concrete design alongside engineers and researchers.

You will gain experience in structural analysis, use of modern tools, and opportunities for further learning in AI-enabled workflows, with a view toward professional licensure and growth in structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundation design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong PC skills.
• Knowledge of ABET-accredited BSCE/MSCE programs (preferred) and familiarity with design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318 (valued).
• Knowledge of software such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, RISA 3D, and Bluebeam/Adobe is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering team members on project execution for new electrical substations or upgrades.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
• Review structural design drawings and vendor drawings.
• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Support engineers and designers in structural analysis and design of steel structures, connections, concrete members, platforms, and foundations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Verbal & written communication

Strong PC skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

ABET-accredited program (BSCE/MSCE) preferred

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

RISA 3D

Bluebeam/Adobe

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist engineering team members on project execution related to new electrical substations or upgrades to existing substation systems, components, and structures.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
• Review structural design drawings and vendor drawings.
• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Support engineers and designers in structural analysis and design of steel structures, connections, concrete members, platforms, and foundations.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and foundation design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong PC skills.
• Valued but not required: BSCE or MSCE from an ABET-accredited program, previous internship or co-op experience, familiarity with design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Knowledge of software such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, RISA 3D, and Bluebeam/Adobe is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $18.00 - $30.00.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Back-up daycare, flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) plan, pre-tax commuter account, merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus.
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Training & Development

• Opportunity to apply and expand academic background in structural engineering through project work.
• Encouragement to use modern tools including automation and AI to improve workflows and design processes.
• Valued skills include programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations and reporting.
• Additional learning in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, or related fields is supported.

Career Progression

The role offers experience working with engineering teams on structural design projects, providing a foundation for future advancement in structural engineering roles.