About the role#
Dennis Group is looking for a Structural Engineer Co-Op or Intern to join our team in Duluth, Georgia, for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position focused on the design and construction of industrial food and beverage facilities. You will work on-site to ensure our structures are safe and durable.
What you'll do#
- Apply knowledge of materials and construction techniques to project designs.
- Perform hand calculations and build computer analysis models for structural tasks.
- Document design loads, including gravity, wind, and seismic requirements.
- Work with common structural framing and foundation systems.
- Draft sketches and contract drawings using AutoCAD.
- Review project documentation, shop drawings, and submittals for quality assurance.
- Conduct field inspections and prepare detailed reports.
- Coordinate structural work with other disciplines and perform material take-offs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in a Civil or Structural Engineering degree program.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience or coursework in structural and concrete drafting using AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in performing structural design calculations and creating analysis models.
- An EIT or FE certification is desirable.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed, approximately 15 days per year.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and work at a desk for extended periods.
Location & details#
- Location: Duluth, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Dennis Group
Dennis Group is a design-build firm focused on the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1987, the company manages projects ranging from facility design to construction management. It operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts, with additional offices across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The firm employs approximately 694 people.
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