Structural Engineering Intern

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships.  With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do.  We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives.  We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage.  As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a temporary Structural Intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will learn essential, career-developing skills from an established team of engineers. You will gain exposure to various project types and work with clients in both the private and public sectors. As an aspiring engineer, you will see many aspects of Structural Engineering and build upon your technical ability.

In this role, you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

• Assist with design drawings, specifications, calculation packages, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for structural steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and other materials to complete project documents.
• Perform construction administration duties such as reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and site observations.
• Produce drawings utilizing AutoCAD or Revit.
• Accompany engineers on site visits to view ongoing company projects.
• Attend client meetings and represent the civil interests of the firm.

We require:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-Accredited program.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.  Connections are a critical part of how we work.

We like to see:

• 12-18 hours of Civil or Architectural engineering courses
• Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.  Other relevant programs could include Revit, E-Tabs, RISA, or Bluebeam.

Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur.  Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur.  Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Benefits
This is a temporary position with no medical benefits or paid time off (PTO). Should the role transition into a full-time, permanent position, benefits and enrollment information will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.