Engineering Intern

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Entry Level position for professional work. Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering knowledge and their abilities in the office and field. Requires the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Limited judgement exercised on details of work. Assigns tasks to and coordinates with Interns and Structural Designers. Has minimal interaction with clients and contractors.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• BSCE/BSAE – OR – MSCE/MSAE degree from an ABET accredited Engineering curriculum.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (has passed the FE Exam)
• Possesses basic computer skills learned in college, such as spreadsheets and programming logic.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposed to working with RISA 3D or similar structural modeling software.
• Exposed to working with Revit Structure
• Has Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (MSCE/MSAE) or is currently pursuing.
• Has previous engineering and/or construction experience.
• Possesses interest and shows self-motivation in learning structural engineering.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

PRODUCTION

• Focuses on design of components of structures and tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
  1. Completes manual design calculations for components of structure.
  2. Studies and applies building code requirements under the supervision of the Project Manager.
  3. Uses computer software for analysis and design
  4. Accomplishes reference research.
• Uses Revit Structures to prepare BIM models and associated details and plan-work
• Provides quality-control checks of one’s own work.
• Calculates and checks dimensions to verify contract documents match design.
• Works collaboratively with staff at Haines Structural Group.
• Checks shop drawings and product submittals with review from Project Manager.
• Assists Project Manager or Engineer Intern II in field observation during construction
• Completes tasks, as assigned by Project Manager

MANAGEMENT

• Structural Designers

SUPERVISION & AUTHORITY

• Has lead responsibilities for Structural Designers and Interns.
• Responsible for workflow production and training of Structural Designers and Interns.
• Responsible for answering job related BIM questions from Structural Designers and design questions from Interns.