About the role#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027. You will join our team to work on hands-on projects, learn industry methods, and gain experience in a multi-disciplinary firm. You will work alongside mentors on various building types and materials.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to project teams to meet schedules and budgets.
- Provide drafting services and prepare final engineering documents.
- Perform structural analysis consistent with firm standards.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and architects to track design, scope, and budget changes.
- Use design and analysis software for production and presentation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s program with a focus on structures.
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies by Summer 2027.
- Strong math, analytical, design, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Progressive Companies
Progressive Companies operates as a privately held architecture and planning firm founded in 1962. The organization provides services in engineering, interior design, construction management, and urban planning. It maintains a workforce of 426 employees across offices in Michigan and North Carolina. The firm focuses on projects across various sectors and communities.
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