Structural Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

GOTAFE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $20+ an hour

Job summary

GOTAFE in Charlotte, NC is offering a civil/structural engineering co-op for students in their junior or senior year. You will assist with design tasks for fall protection systems, gain exposure to the full design process, and support documentation and field assessments under supervision.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering program, willingness to travel, and U.S. citizenship. CAD/BIM experience, especially Revit, is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Revit

Structural design software

Education

Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering program

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

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.