Structural Intern, St. Louis

Our Interns work under the supervision and direction of an assigned team including Professionally Licensed engineers and/or Land Surveyors. Interns will support entry level duties of detailed design and other tasks related to the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and other documents for engineering projects within prescribed time frames and funding parameters by performing the following duties. The purpose of this program is to expose students to the full life cycle of engineering projects, including but not limited to project proposals, initiation, field visits, design functions & day-to-day operations of all services provided by DMA.

Essential Duties

Under the direction & supervision of an assigned Mentor, Interns may support the following duties.

• Assists with engineering plans utilizing AutoCAD/Revit or similar design platforms.
• Assists in production of final construction drawings, details, and specifications.
• Assists with reports and calculations based on assigned project(s) including assessments, analysis, opinions of cost and other key components.
• Assists project managers as requested.
• Observes & participates in client and meetings.
• Will learn, observe & participate in other services provided by DMA including, but not limited to Civil & Structural Engineering, Power & Utilities, Land Surveying, Field Services and Pipes Services. Note: Not all services are offered at each DMA office, participation will vary.
• May perform site investigations and inspections in the field during and post construction.
• Participates in and conducts research on local regulations based on project location(s)
• Demonstrates the potential or ability to learn technical efforts as part of the overall design process
• Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals
• Completes other duties as assigned

General Requirements

• Be detail oriented, versatile, and enthusiastic
• Ability to take direction and function independently with assigned supervision
• Participate and become an active part of the project and division team through active listening & open communication
• Previous Exposure to Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.)
• Maintains time sheet, tracks mileage, and reimbursement documents in compliance with company policies

Bonus Skills

• Previous exposure to AutoCAD/Revit or comparable software.
• Previous exposure to Bluebeam or equivalent document management software.
• Previous exposure to reading and interpreting plans, sketches, and specifications.
• Previous exposure to Land Surveying and/or time worked on construction sites.

Education & Experience

• All Interns should be actively enrolled in a 2 or 4-year degree program in a related field of study

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Able to be seated at a standard workstation for 75% or more of workday
• Able to use desktop, laptop and/or tablet computer and smart phone for 75% or more of workday
• Work performed with typically be in an office environment with moderate noise level
• Occasional travel to other offices or vendor/company partner/job site locations may be required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

To provide equitable employment and advancement opportunities, employment decisions at David Mason + Associates are based on merit – an alchemy of professional qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and the ability to be innovative. We recruit and hire the best available talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. DMA strives to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.