Structural Intern

Thorsonbaker; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorsonbaker, located in Kentucky, is seeking a Structural Engineering intern to assist in the technical development and documentation for various building projects. Responsibilities include supporting engineering efforts with calculations and coordinating construction supervision.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering with strong communication and basic tool proficiencies. Flexible work hours are available to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of education in Structural Engineering.
• Strong communication abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical development and construction documentation.
• Support structural engineering efforts with calculations and documents.
• Assist in office construction administration and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Efficient in Microsoft Word

Efficient in Excel

Familiar with AutoCAD

Education

At least two years towards Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering

Job description

Duties include:

• Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.
• Structural engineering of building systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.
• Support the structural engineering department in preparing calculations and well coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Perform engineering calculations including building loads, lateral and gravity design of building systems etc.
• Assist in office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project

Requirements

• At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiar with AutoCAD
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties

Flexible Work Hours

• 8 hours Mon-Friday
• 8.5 hoursMon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays
• 9 hoursMon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays