Structural Engineer Intern - May 2027

AMT Engineering; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered medical coverage

Dental/Vision

401(k) - Generous 6% Company match!

Employee Stock Ownership

Short- and long-term disability

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

Job summary

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) seeks a motivated Structural Technical Intern for our Charleston, SC office for the 2027 internship period, May–Aug 2027 with flexibility.

The role offers paid full-time hours and a path to a Full-Time Junior Engineer role after graduation. You’ll work under Project Managers and Team Leaders, with mentorship, supporting tasks across regulatory reviews, cost estimates, reports, and plans, and may include field assignments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Self-motivated, detail oriented person.
• Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/reviews, cost estimates, research, procurement support, etc.
• Perform data entry, management, evaluation, and presentation.
• Support the preparation of reports, plans, and specifications for clients.
• May work on field assignments as needed.
• Will be supported by leaders, mentors, and teammates.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary

Skills

communication skills

self-motivated

detail oriented

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking highly motivated and diverse Structural Technical Intern (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) to join the engineering team in our Charleston, SC office for the 2027 internship period. This is a paid full-time position with anticipated duration from May through August 2027 (flexible) and has the potential to transition into a Full-Time Junior Engineer Role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders with partnerships with other engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/reviews, cost estimates, research, procurement support, etc.;
• Perform data entry, management, evaluation, and presentation;
• Support the preparation of reports, plans, and specifications for clients;
• May work on field assignments as needed;
• Will be supported by leaders, mentors, and teammates; and
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Pursuing Bachelor or Associates Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field;
• Minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills;
• Self-motivated, detail oriented person;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point); and
• Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCAD, MathCAD, Bentley Microstation, etc.) is preferred but not required

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization - values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) - Generous 6% Company match!
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Short- and long-term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.