Structural Intern: Bridges & Public Infrastructure

Westwood Professional Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services’ Structural Intern will join a structural engineering team supporting the design of bridges, culverts, and other public infrastructure projects. You will work with DOTs, counties, and municipalities to deliver designs ranging from small culverts to large multi-span bridges.

You will assist Senior Engineers in structural analyses, bridge plans, and construction documents, building proficiency in structural analysis and design software used across the practice.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably Civil or Structural.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with clients and team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design calculations for bridges, culverts, and retaining structures.
• Support the preparation of structural plans, details, and quantity calculations for construction document packages.
• Help review shop drawings and construction submittals against project design specifications.
• Develop an understanding of client interests and help address client concerns in project work.
• Coordinate with internal/external team members across public infrastructure projects for effective communication and progress.
• Travel to project sites to gather field data and interface with clients and public agency staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program (Civil/Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

Job description

Westwood Professional Services’ Structural Intern will join a structural engineering team supporting the design of bridges, culverts, and other public infrastructure projects. You will work with DOTs, counties, and municipalities to deliver designs ranging from small culverts to large multi-span bridges.

You will assist Senior Engineers in structural analyses, bridge plans, and construction documents, building proficiency in structural analysis and design software used across the practice.