Structural Intern

Kimley-Horn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking Engineering students to join our Los Angeles, CA office for an on-site internship focused on structural engineering and transportation projects. You will gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel and other software to analyze, design, and produce deliverables for bridge projects.

You will work with engineers across disciplines to solve complex problems while learning regulatory practices and Kimley-Horn standards.

Qualifications

• Must be in the process of earning an ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters).
• Majors can include Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs regularly to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for clients.
• Contribute to pre-construction on structural projects like bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts.
• Prepare bridge/structural plans, specifications and estimates for clients.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to realize clients' visions.
• Develop familiarity with regulations and Kimley-Horn standards.
• Learn software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and GIS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

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 Los Angeles, California (CA) 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

Hourly Range: $31 - $32

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!

This posting is for a current vacancy. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities