Internships with Gessner Engineering uniquely feature opportunities to grow not only in your technical proficiency, but to develop as a well-rounded industry professional. Gessner delivers on this by granting our interns opportunities to work on active projects, receive training and mentorship from engineering professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and more.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work in a team setting with other team members as well as other design disciplines like civil, geotechnical, and external sub consultants when necessary.
- Assist with design for a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and higher education.
- Visit project sites to assist with the collection of forensics and as-built data and conduct construction administration observation duties.
- Manage time and workload effectively.
- Work under the supervision and mentoring of structural engineers and designers.
Learning Objectives
- Experience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMS
- Experience in design and detailing of various construction materials
- Experience in the design and analysis of building structures
- Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents
- Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience
Qualifications
- Education
- Required - Must be actively enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student working towards a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with Structural focus.
- Required - Must possess at least a 3.5 GPA
- Experience/Skills
- Preferred - Experience with Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
- Required - Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals and groups
- Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
- Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
- Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
- Availability
- Fall interns are required to maintain consistent ability to work 16+ hours in at least 4 hour blocks of time.
Gessner Engineering does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time.
Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.