About the role#
Bennett & Pless is hiring engineering students for our Summer 2027 internship program. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Sarasota or Oakland, Florida. You will work directly with structural engineers and designers on a variety of projects, including commercial, retail, data center, and historical renovations.
What you'll do#
- Design elements within overall structural systems.
- Coordinate with structural engineers and Revit/CAD designers to produce project deliverables.
- Prepare construction drawings using Revit or AutoCAD.
- Perform calculations as directed by the project structural engineer.
- Review shop drawings and submittals.
- Conduct site reviews alongside the project structural engineer.
- Prepare RFI responses under the direction of the project structural engineer.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Pursuit of a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
- Required experience with AutoCAD.
- Experience with Revit is a plus.
- Familiarity with industry software such as Microsoft products, Bentley RAM, RISA, EnerCalc, and Adapt.
- Ability to learn and apply building codes specific to project jurisdictions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset with a willingness to listen, learn, and improve.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a team.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sarasota, FL and Oakland, FL
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship
About Bennett & Pless, Inc.
Bennett & Pless is a structural engineering firm based in Atlanta. It operates across the United States with registrations in all 50 states. The firm provides engineering services for buildings, wireless structures, industrial projects, and data centers. It has functioned for 60 years and maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
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