Civil/Structural Engineering Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Walker Consultants is presented as a firm offering a challenging and rewarding environment where employees can work alongside and learn from industry experts. The company is 100% employee-owned, providing an opportunity for employees to purchase stock.

Walker Consultants specializes in a wide array of comprehensive services focusing on structural integrity and building performance. This includes forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration projects. Their forensic specialists are adept at pinpointing the underlying causes of complex issues, whether they stem from structural challenges, architectural hurdles, or uncertainties related to the building envelope. They achieve this through thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, ultimately delivering enduring solutions.

The company emphasizes the critical role of the building envelope, recognizing its impact on energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic appeal. Their building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity throughout a structure’s lengthy service life, from inception. With a broad geographic presence across the United States, Walker Consultants ensures swift responses to local demands while leveraging the collective expertise of their skilled designers and practitioners.

Walker Consultants is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities. They actively support accommodations during the application, interview, or in-workplace processes to ensure a fair and accessible experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), they do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

Job Description

This is a full-time internship position designed for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the engineering field.

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist Engineers and Project Managers on various design and restoration projects. The intern will work closely with the local design team, which comprises Architects and Engineers, and will report directly to the local Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Participating in on-site survey teams and condition assessment teams for existing facilities to identify causes and solutions for deterioration or to confirm as-built conditions.
• Learning how all project elements contribute to a completed project.
• Taking an active role in project document preparation, including drawings and reports.
• Assisting with the design of conventional project elements, such as:
• Applying ACI load combinations.
• Developing shear and moment diagrams.
• Calculating column loads, considering load paths.
• Designing foundations (spread footings, piles, pile caps, drilled piers).
• Designing retaining walls (cantilever and basement types).
• Designing concrete members (slabs, beams, columns).
• Organizing and documenting calculations.
• Utilizing computer software as a tool to solve basic engineering problems.
• Collecting pertinent project design data, including surveys, codes, soils information, and other required details.
• Visiting job sites to observe construction progress and submitting field reports to Project Managers as needed.
• Assisting in the review of shop drawings and submittals.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Education Requirements:
• Current Junior or Senior level standing (or Master’s student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• An Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Preferred Coursework:
• Structural Analysis.
• Reinforced Concrete.
• Prestressed Concrete Structures.
• Other Requirements:
• Possession of strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills.
• A willingness to travel for field visits within the state.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Some experience using Revit/AutoCAD.

Compensation and Benefits:

Walker Consultants provides a robust total compensation and rewards package aimed at supporting employee well-being, growth, and diverse needs. This includes:

• An annual discretionary bonus program.
• The opportunity to purchase Walker stock, as the company is 100% employee-owned.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance.
• A Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Commuter Spending Accounts.
• A 529 college savings plan.
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year, which include 3 paid floating holidays.
• 5 days of bereavement leave and a PTO Donation Bank for support during difficult times.
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves.
• Paid parental leave, offering an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs.
• Paid community involvement hours.
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Groups.