Structural Engineering Intern - Precast & Field Exposure

Wells Concrete; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Concrete offers an Engineering Development Program internship for civil/structural engineering students. You will rotate through quality control, field services, and design to gain hands-on experience in precast manufacturing and construction operations.

You’ll work with professional engineers and field leaders, learning concrete testing, production tracking, and layout coordination while pursuing a long-term engineering career path in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
• Strong interest in precast concrete, structural design, and construction operations
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and construction drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn technical systems quickly
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to work in office, plant, and field environments
• Valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle
• Self-motivated with desire to learn and grow in engineering

Responsibilities

• Shadow Quality Control technicians and support plant inspection activities
• Perform and assist with concrete testing in laboratory environments
• Learn and use Concrete Vision (CV) or similar production tracking systems
• Conduct pre-pour inspections including formwork checks and readiness verification
• Gain exposure to mix designs, NCRs, and quality metrics
• Pour and evaluate concrete samples for testing and documentation
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement using NCR data
• Shadow field supervisors and assist with layout and jobsite coordination
• Interpret blueprints and communicate work plans to field crews
• Assist with survey and layout equipment to verify alignment and installation accuracy
• Coordinate with dispatch on scheduling and logistics planning
• Support field operations including crew coordination and problem-solving
• Assist with reporting, documentation, and weekly progress updates
• Follow safety procedures and job-specific requirements
• Work with design engineers on precast product design including beams, double tees, and wall panels

Skills

Quality control

Field operations

Structural design

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Concrete Vision

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Wells Concrete offers an Engineering Development Program internship for civil/structural engineering students. You will rotate through quality control, field services, and design to gain hands-on experience in precast manufacturing and construction operations.

You’ll work with professional engineers and field leaders, learning concrete testing, production tracking, and layout coordination while pursuing a long-term engineering career path in a dynamic environment.