Bridge Engineer-Intern
About the role
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! WRA is currently looking for motivated civil and structural engineering students to join our Transportation - Bridge team in our Richmond office. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience working alongside our experienced bridge engineering team on a variety of transportation projects.
Position #: 3490 – Onsite – Intern
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with the design and analysis of highway and transit-related bridges and structures.
- Support project teams with preparing plans, reports, and calculations.
- Perform fieldwork including bridge inspections and data collection, as needed.
- Conduct research and apply engineering principles to solve real-world design challenges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a professional engineering environment.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Strong interest in bridge and transportation engineering.
- Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, or structural analysis programs) is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Pay
The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $21.50 - $24.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.