Full-time Internship Position

Job Description

About the Company: Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a firm specializing in comprehensive services related to structural integrity and building performance. Their expertise spans various areas including forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration projects. They are known for their forensic specialists who excel at identifying the root causes of complex issues, such as structural problems, architectural challenges, or building envelope uncertainties, providing enduring solutions through thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses.

The company emphasizes the critical role of the building envelope in energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic appeal, with their experts ensuring continuity, durability, and performance throughout a project’s lifecycle. Walker Consultants boasts a broad geographic footprint across the United States, enabling swift responses to local demands while leveraging the proficiency of their skilled designers and practitioners. The firm is 100% employee-owned, offering employees the opportunity to purchase company stock. They are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds, and providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Walker Consultants is also an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Description: Full-Time Internship Position

This is a full-time internship position designed for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding environment to learn from industry experts. The intern will primarily be responsible for assisting Engineers and Project Managers on design and restoration projects. The role involves working closely with the local design team of Architects and Engineers and reporting to the local Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-site survey teams for existing facilities to diagnose deterioration causes, identify solutions, or confirm as-built conditions.
• Gain a holistic understanding of how various project elements contribute to a completed project.
• Actively contribute to project document preparation, including drawings and reports.
• Assist in the design of conventional project elements, specifically:
• ACI load combinations.
• Shear and moment diagrams.
• Calculating column loads considering load path.
• Foundation design (spread footings, piles, pile caps, drilled piers).
• Retaining wall design (cantilever and basement type).
• Concrete member design (slabs, beams, columns).
• Calculation organization and documentation.
• Utilize computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Participate in on-site condition assessment teams to determine causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
• Collect project-pertinent data, including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.
• Visit job sites to observe construction and submit field reports to Project Managers as needed.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Education Requirements:
• Must be a Junior or Senior level student (or Master’s student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• An overall GPA of 3.25 or higher is required.
• Preferred Coursework:
• Structural Analysis
• Reinforced Concrete
• Prestressed Concrete Structures
• Other Requirements:
• Demonstrated strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills.
• Willingness to travel for field visits within the state.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Some experience using Revit/AutoCAD is preferred.

Compensation and Rewards Package:

Walker Consultants offers a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock (as a 100% employee-owned company).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Spending Accounts.
• 529 college savings plan.
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays.
• 5 days of bereavement leave.
• PTO Donation Bank to assist during difficult times.
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves.
• Paid parental leave (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.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Groups.