Structural Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

NWU; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NWU is seeking a motivated civil/structural engineering student for a cooperative education role in Charlotte, NC. You will assist in design tasks for fall protection systems, support calculations, and contribute to CAD/BIM drawings under supervision.

Travel to project sites may be required as part of the program. The role emphasizes exposure to the full design process, including office planning and field assessments, with guidance from senior staff and opportunities to gain hands-on experience

Formación

• Currently enrolled in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies at the time of the co-op.
• Familiarity with structural design software required; experience with Revit strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with design and engineering tasks focused on fall protection systems and related structural solutions.
• Perform routine structural engineering assignments under supervision, using established standards, procedures, and drawings.
• Gain exposure to full design process, including office planning and documentation as well as field-based assessment and support.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support technical design efforts, calculations, and documentation.
• Contribute to engineering reports, sketches, and CAD/BIM drawings under guidance of senior staff.

Conocimientos

Structural design software

Revit

CAD

Educación

Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Herramientas

Revit

Descripción del empleo

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with design and engineering tasks focused on fall protection systems and related structural solutions.
• Perform routine structural engineering assignments under close supervision, using established standards, procedures, and drawings in accordance with industry best practices.
• Gain exposure to the full design process, including office-based planning and documentation as well as field-based assessment and support.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support technical design efforts, calculations, and documentation.
• Contribute to engineering reports, sketches, and CAD/BIM drawings under the guidance of senior staff.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Entering junior or senior year of undergraduate studies at the time of the co-op.
• Prior academic or internship experience with structural design projects preferred.
• Familiarity with structural design software is required; experience with Revit is strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Capable of lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding as part of site visits.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $20+ an hour.