About the role#
We are looking for interns and co-ops to join our structural engineering team, Shuck-Britson, for the summer and fall of 2027. You will work within our vertical structures and bridges workgroups to support projects ranging from bridge rehabilitation to specialty structures.
What you'll do#
- Take on specific assignments from engineers, project managers, and team leaders.
- Assist with project plan design and development.
- Gain professional experience through hands-on project work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time college student majoring in structural engineering or civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
- Strong work ethic and a desire to learn from hands-on team experiences.
- Reliable, punctual, and attentive to assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work both as a team member and as an individual contributor.
- Strong communication and people skills to manage relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage activity through competing priorities.
- Prior experience in construction or previous internships in structural, civil, or construction engineering is a plus.
- Construction materials or DOT-related certifications are a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
- This is an on-site, paid position.
About Snyder & Associates, Inc.
Snyder & Associates, Inc. is a civil engineering, planning, and design firm founded in 1977. Based in Ankeny, Iowa, the company employs 318 people and maintains a presence across the Midwest. Their work spans municipal engineering, water and wastewater management, transportation, and land development. They focus on providing technical services for both local and national clients.
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