Structural Engineering Intern Jobs in Wilmington, NC

STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER (EI)

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to support residential and small commercial structural projects. This role offers hands-on project involvement, client interaction, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

THE WORK YOU WILL PERFORM:

In this role, you will be assisting property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through forensic site inspections, technical reports, and repair/construction design.

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessments of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Perform residential and commercial structural design.
• Work on construction administration projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, construction, architectural, or related engineering from an accredited engineering program. Structural engineering focus preferred.
• Minimum two years of structural engineering experience.
• Engineering Intern (EI) Certification required.
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with clients daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform crawl spaces, attics, basements, and roof inspections. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

The compensation range listed includes a base salary plus quarterly bonuses based on individual performance. The base salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

ABOUT GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS (GFE):

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year, including commercial real estate, high-rise condominium properties, townhome communities, and single-family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners, homeowners, community associations, general contractors, and architects.

OUR TEAM

Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, site civil engineering, land development, stormwater engineering, mechanical engineering, and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.

WHY WORK FOR GFE?

Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance. We offer health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and gym membership reimbursement. As we continue to grow, we anticipate many future career growth and development opportunities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.