Civil or Structural Engineering Intern (Summer) - Giles Flythe Engineers

CIVIL OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERN (SUMMER 2025)

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Raleigh, North Carolina team.

THE WORK YOU WILL PERFORM:

In this role, you will be assisting property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through forensic site inspections, technical reports, and repair/construction design. This position is a mix of field and office work.

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessments of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Perform residential and commercial structural design.
• Work on construction administration projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an accredited engineering program. Preferably a structural engineering focus.
• Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with clients daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform crawl spaces, attics, basements, and roof inspections. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

ABOUT GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS (GFE):

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year, including commercial real estate, high-rise condominium properties, townhome communities, and single-family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners, homeowners, community associations, general contractors, and architects.

OUR TEAM

Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, site civil engineering, land development, stormwater engineering, mechanical engineering, and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.

WHY WORK FOR GFE?

Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance. We offer health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and gym membership reimbursement. As we continue to grow, we anticipate many future career growth and development opportunities.

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Giles Flythe Engineers in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.