About the role#
GAI Consultants is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern for our Fishers, Indiana office. You will work under licensed Professional Engineers on bridge, culvert, and transportation structure projects for INDOT, counties, and municipalities. This is production work on active projects rather than a shadowing program. Interns gain experience with calculations, drawings, and field work.
What you'll do#
- Perform computations for the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural components.
- Assist in preparing construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Support design and layout of project components in 2D and 3D.
- Participate in assessments and inspections of bridges, culverts, and other project components.
- Observe construction in the field for adherence to construction plans and specifications.
- Help review contractor shop drawings and submittals during construction support.
- Assist with cost estimating, reports, and technical memos.
- Attend project meetings with internal teams and external clients.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Civil or Structural Engineering at an ABET/EAC accredited school.
- Completed coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, or structural analysis.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and clear written communication.
- Valid driver's license for travel to project sites.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.
- Exposure to MicroStation, OpenBridge, AutoCAD, AASHTOWare, or MathCAD preferred.
- Coursework in reinforced concrete design, steel design, or bridge engineering preferred.
- Involvement in ASCE, SEI, a Steel Bridge Team, or a concrete canoe team preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Fishers, Indiana. This role is on-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About GAI Consultants, Inc.
GAI Consultants is a civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm. Founded in 1958, the company maintains its headquarters in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm provides services to clients in the transportation, power, development, government, and industrial sectors.
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