Civil/Structural Engineering Intern - Kleinschmidt Group

Kleinschmidt has an opening for a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. The opening is for the 2025 summer break; however, there is potential for part-time work during the school year.

Who You Are

Student: A student going into junior or senior year in the fall of 2025 with a concentration in Structural Engineering. Should have course work experience in structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures.

Motivated: Will work 8am-5pm five days a week in our Charlotte, North Carolina office during the summer. Willingness to travel with engineers for multi-day trips to project sites.

Relationship Focused: Ability to work well with a multi-discipline team, good oral and written communication skills

Organized: Ability to manage and prioritize tasks assigned by others with direction.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with structural design and modeling software (CAD, MathCAD, RISA) is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and the ability to acquire authorization to work in Canada.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• EIT preferred

About The Position

Typical duties of this position include assisting mid- and senior-level engineering staff in performing project work. There will be opportunities for exposure to drafting, structural design, dam safety, inspections, construction support and other areas. The successful candidate will be part of a team of technical professionals working on various hydro and other renewable energy projects in the U.S. and will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from staff with a wide range of experience levels including recent graduates and senior staff having up to 30 years of experience in the fields of hydroelectric and fish passage facilities design while incorporating the skills of structural, civil, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.