Structural Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is offering a limited-term, full-time structural engineering intern position for May/June 2027 through August 2027 to support water resources projects in the Dams, Hydro, and Flood Risk Reduction unit.

The role involves assisting with design calculations, data analysis, drafting reports, and site visits, with potential exposure to AutoCAD/Civil3D and other structural software. A valid driver's license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least two semesters of college coursework in civil/structural/architectural eng or closely related field.
• Background check and valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work on water resources projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with structural and civil tasks on water resources projects.
• Prepare design calculations and cost estimates.
• Compile, organize, and analyze project data.
• Draft technical reports and construction documents.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.

Skills

Structural/civil engineering courses

Microsoft Office experience

Previous internship experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

Two or more semesters of civil/structural/architectural eng coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

RISA

ENERCALC

Job description

Responsibilities

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a limited-term, full-time structural engineering intern position available to work on water resources projects from May/June 2027 through August 2027.

This position is with our Dams, Hydro, and Flood Risk Reduction business unit. The intern may have the opportunity to work on project types such as concrete rehabilitation, pump station design, inlet and outlet structure design, stability analysis, retaining wall design, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers and design technicians with structural and civil engineering tasks related to water resources projects, such as:




• Preparing design calculations and cost estimates


• Compiling, organizing, and analyzing project data


• Drafting technical reports


• Assisting with the preparation of construction documents


• Reviewing shop drawings and assisting with responses to requests for information




• Accompanying engineers on project site visits


• Other tasks as assigned

A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass a background check, and occasional travel will be required.

Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters (4 semesters preferred) of college-level coursework in civil, structural, or architectural engineering, or a closely related field.

The ideal candidate will have any combination of the following:

• Structural or civil engineering coursework


• Microsoft Office software experience


• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil3D


• Experience with structural design software, such as RISA, ENERCALC, or similar programs


• Previous relevant internship experience

Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 hourly; actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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