Structural Engineering Intern
Oakland
Internship
Hybrid
Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you add to our growth by your being self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment? And are you a collaborator with advanced time management and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Then, this could be the next step in your career.
Shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish
In this position, you will work closely with Technical Directors, Project Managers, and Design Engineers to prepare technical documents such as design basis documents, calculations, drawings, specifications, engineering reports and will interface with specialists in other disciplines such as geotechnical, coastal, drafting, engineer-divers, and to a lesser extent, mechanical and electrical engineers.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Prepare studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans for a variety of structural engineering projects
- Conduct field inspections of existing structures to determine the necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance
- Conduct field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes
- Gather, prepare and maintain engineering data, records and reports
- Prepare reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, and schedules
- Meet and consult with professional engineering personnel.
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will have:
- Possess or be pursuing a baccalaureate or masters degree from a civil/ structural engineering program
- Be able to maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of people
- Have an understanding of applying structural design codes
- Preferably have a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in North America, the UK, Scandinavia, and India, we are currently 8000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.
Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.
Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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COWI
Jan 14, 2026