Job Description

As a Structural Engineering Intern on the Rail Bridge team, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You’ll be part of a team, working for our clients on projects involving railroad bridges and supporting structures, with our most experienced engineers. You may be involved in a variety of tasks including basic project design through CAD drafting, and performing research. You may also travel to job sites for observation as needed.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Pursuing a degree in structural engineering or civil engineering.
• The ability to work 10 to 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

Olsson offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive:

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills through hands-on experience

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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