Structural Engineering Intern

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern. The role involves assisting with design tasks and working closely with experienced engineers on multi-discipline projects. Candidates must be rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students in Civil Engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA. This internship offers an opportunity to learn and grow within the field of structural engineering while contributing to real projects. The firm prioritizes inclusivity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point scale.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic knowledge of engineering principles to design structures.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of engineering designs.
• Work closely with the design team on multi-discipline projects.
• Perform self-checks of own work before submission.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Enthusiastic

Team Player

Education

Some college or better in Civil Engineering

Job description

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks a Structural Engineering Intern who will work under the direction of Mesa Senior/Principal Engineers, Designers, and Engineering Managers. The ideal candidate must be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student in good standing in an ABET accredited college/university with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point scale.

General responsibilities include:

• Apply basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices to design structures and structural components at power generation facilities.
• On a task basis, assist in the preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation, such as design criteria, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Work closely with design team and other design disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Quickly become familiar with client and Mesa policies and business unit procedures, complying with procedural requirements for document and deliverable generation.
• Willing to perform self-study in order to get up to speed learning industry-specific design principles.
• Not only perform quality work, but also perform self-checks of his/her own work prior to submittal to senior Mesa designers/engineers.
• Manage personal task assignments.

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Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Some college or better in Civil Engineering.

Experience

No previous experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications

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