About the role#
Miyamoto International is hiring an Engineering Intern for the La Mesa office. This is a full-time, paid position with a rolling start date. You will work on-site to support our structural engineering projects.
What you'll need#
- You are a junior or senior in a four-year college or university degree program.
- Your major is civil engineering with a concentration in building structures, or architectural/structural engineering.
- You have basic structural analysis and design skills using at least two building materials from this list: steel, concrete, masonry, or timber.
- You possess strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience in a relevant structural engineering role, such as a previous internship or design office work, is preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit or AI tools is desirable.
Location & details#
- Location: La Mesa, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $29.00 to $32.00 per hour.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Miyamoto International
Miyamoto International is a civil engineering and disaster management firm. It operates from its headquarters in West Sacramento, California. The company employs between 201 and 500 people. Its work focuses on structural engineering, earthquake resilience, and disaster reconstruction for global clients. The firm has completed over 100 disaster responses and assessed more than 600,000 buildings.
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