Structural Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. invites a limited-term structural engineering intern to contribute on water resources projects in our Dams, Hydro, and Flood Risk Reduction unit.

The role covers concrete rehabilitation, pump station design, and related responsibilities through May/June 2027 to August 2027. The ideal candidate will have college coursework in civil/structural engineering, plus experience with MS Office, AutoCAD/Civil3D, and design software like RISA or ENERCALC.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil3D.
• Experience with structural design software such as RISA, ENERCALC, or similar.
• Previous internship experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Civil/Structural Eng coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil3D

RISA/ENERCALC

Job description

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

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team,

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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