Structural Engineering Co-op

DN LLC; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Rate

Paid Time Off

$3,000 Scholarship Opportunity

Gym membership discount

Employee referral program

Leadership training programs

Job summary

DN invites a Civil Engineering undergraduate student to join as a Structural Engineering Co-op in Wakefield, MA. You will work with Design Engineers on preliminary tank designs, drafting details, and reviewing geotechnical reports, while developing project specification language.

You will also help create information packages for construction, support R&D projects, and have chances to visit tank construction sites for inspections with mentors.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering undergraduate program, structural focus preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Design Engineers by performing preliminary tank designs, drafting preliminary tank details, reviewing geotechnical project reports, and customizing project specification language.
• Create project specific construction information packages to assist the DN Construction Department in building a new tank.
• Provide support in Research and Development projects performed in the Engineering Department.
• Opportunities to visit tank construction sites and assist Design Engineers in tank and shoring inspections.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering undergraduate program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As a Structural Engineering Co-op at DN, you will gain hands‑on experience in the exciting field of civil engineering and construction. With a dedicated mentor in the industry you will contribute to real projects, develop valuable skills, and learn about the lifecycle of heavy‑civil construction projects, from conception to completion.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, build your future, and make a tangible impact in the world.

Responsibilities

• Assist Design Engineers by performing preliminary tank designs, drafting preliminary tank details, reviewing geotechnical project reports, and customizing project specification language.
• Create project specific construction information packages to assist the DN Construction Department in building a new tank.
• Provide support in Research and Development projects performed in the Engineering Department.
• Opportunities to visit tank construction sites and assist Design Engineers in tank and shoring inspections.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering undergraduate program, structural focus preferred.
• Experience working with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to problem‑solve in individual and team settings.
• Transportation to Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Total Rewards

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Paid Time Off
• $3,000 Scholarship Opportunity
• Gym membership discount
• Employee referral program
• Leadership training programs

$24 - $24 an hour

We offer a starting hourly rate of $24 per hour for interns and co-op students. This compensation is based on market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.