About the role#
As a student intern, you will work under the direction of a licensed engineer and project leadership as part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will contribute to projects spanning education, health, science and technology, commercial, and sports and wellness markets. This position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role based on business needs.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural analysis and design for new and existing systems.
- Prepare documents and reports from concept design through technical documentation.
- Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
- Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination.
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which requires physical walk-throughs.
- Handle other duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor program for Civil Engineering (Structural focus), Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis).
- Completed coursework in building systems engineering.
- Experience or coursework in concrete and steel design.
- Experience with masonry and wood design is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with engineering design software such as Revit or RAM is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Buffalo, New York.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $22.25 to $26.25 per hour.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, voluntary insurance, paid time off, flex-time schedules, and a 401k plan.
About CannonDesign
CannonDesign is an architecture and planning firm founded in 1945. It employs 1,782 people across multiple offices in the United States. The firm provides services including engineering, healthcare and education consulting, and facility optimization. It operates as a privately held organization headquartered in New York.
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