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Dashiell

Civil Engineering Intern

Covington, LA · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

As a member of a project team, the Civil Engineering Intern will perform engineering and design ... Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and structural analysis, with ...

ECM Consultants Inc

CIVIL ENGINEER INTERN

Shreveport, LA · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Civil Engineer Intern Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Project: Jimmie Davis Bridge Design-Build ... engineering experience is preferred but not required. * Experience with roadway, bridge, structural ...

ECM Consultants Inc

CIVIL ENGINEER INTERN

Shreveport, LA · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Civil Engineer Intern Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Project: Jimmie Davis Bridge Design-Build ... engineering experience is preferred but not required. * Experience with roadway, bridge, structural ...

HDR, Inc.

Civil Intern-LA

Lafayette, LA

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve ... In the role of Civil Intern, we'll count on you to: * Gain real-world experience on exciting ...

HDR, Inc.

Civil Intern-LA

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve ... In the role of Civil Intern, we'll count on you to: * Gain real-world experience on exciting ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for structural engineering intern in Louisiana is $16.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.75 and $17.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Structural Engineering Intern assists professional engineers in designing, analyzing, and inspecting structures such as buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. Their tasks often include drafting plans, performing calculations, preparing reports, and helping ensure projects comply with safety and building codes. Interns may also visit construction sites, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and use engineering software to support design work. The goal of the internship is to gain hands-on experience and understand the practical aspects of structural engineering.

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Civil Engineering Intern

Covington, LA • On-site

Dashiell
Utilities • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$15 - $19.50/hr

Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create or modify civil and structural design documents and drawings for projects under supervision.

  • Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and structural analysis with minimal supervision.

  • Spend time at job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and connect designs to real-world construction.

Dashiell rating

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Company rating: 9.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.
With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.
Primary Function:
As a member of a project team, the Civil Engineering Intern will perform engineering and design duties, which require application of engineering principles. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee's job knowledge and abilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
  • Work with a project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents and drawings for a project, under direct supervision.
  • Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations and structural analysis, with minimal supervision.
  • Learn and apply engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI.
  • Learn and properly use the document management system.
  • Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
  • Spend time at job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and design.
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
  • Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
  • Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact
  • Take ownership of your work - double-check calculations and drawings before submitting, and catch errors before they become someone else's problem.
  • Learn the "why" behind engineering standards and codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, ACI), not just the requirements, to build real design judgment.
  • Spend time at job sites to connect your designs to real-world construction, and bring proposed solutions along with any problems you raise.
  • Master the document management system and corporate engineering practices, and say yes to travel and additional assignments to build credibility fast.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required, a power focus is preferred. Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred.
Possess skills in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of steel and concrete design.
  • Basic knowledge of structural analysis.
  • Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
  • Working in a team environment.
  • Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
  • Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
  • Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions
  • Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
  • Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.

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