Duties & Responsibilities
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Work in a team setting with other team members as well as other design disciplines like civil, geotechnical, and external sub consultants when necessary.
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Assist with design for a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and higher education.
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Visit project sites to assist with the collection of forensics and as-built data and conduct construction administration observation duties.
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Manage time and workload effectively.
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Work under the supervision and mentoring of structural engineers and designers.
Learning Objectives
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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
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Experience in design and detailing of various construction materials
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Experience in the design and analysis of building structures
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Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents
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Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience
Qualifications
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Education
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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.
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Required - Must possess at least a 3.5 GPA
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Experience/Skills
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Preferred - Experience with Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
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Required - Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals and groups
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Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
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Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
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Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
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Availability
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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.
