Structural Intern

Kimley-Horn; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Charlotte, NC is looking for Engineering students to join our local office for an on-site internship. This is not a remote position and offers exposure to real-world structural projects under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, and other software to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for clients, with a focus on bridge-related structures and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in progress or completed.
• Major preferences include Civil/Environmental/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural engineering, or Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for clients.
• Contribute to pre-construction on structural projects like bridges and retaining walls.
• Prepare bridge/structural plans, specifications and estimates for clients.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Develop familiarity with applicable regulations and Kimley-Horn’s procedures.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Microstation

VISSIM

Open Roads

Synchro

GIS

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Charlotte, North Carolina (NC), office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
• Contribute to the pre-construction on structural projects like bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts related to public and/or private bridge projects.
• Prepare bridge/structural plans, specifications and estimates for clients
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
• Structural Interns will learn one or more software programs: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS

Qualifications

• In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in one of the following majors:
  • Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
  • Engineering Technology

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!