About the role#
As a student intern, you will work under the direction of a licensed engineer and project leadership. You will join our multi-disciplinary team to support projects across the Education, Health, S&T, Commercial, and Sports, Rec and Wellness markets. This role involves both new construction and renovation work. For students who meet the qualifications, this position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural analysis and design for new and existing structural systems.
- Prepare documents and reports from concept design through technical design 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 may involve a physical walk-through.
- Handle other duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Master in Civil Engineering with a structural focus, Master in Structural Engineering, or Master of Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Completed coursework in building systems engineering.
- Experience or coursework in concrete and steel design.
- Experience in masonry and wood design is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with engineering design programs like Revit or RAM is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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