Structural Engineering Internship - Atlanta, GA
Bennett & Pless is seeking bright and motivated engineering students for our summer internship program in our Atlanta office.
Who We Are:
Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 60-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 8 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, Loudoun, and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 9 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.
You’d be responsible for:
- Designing specific elements with in overall structural systems for a variety of project types, including manufacturing, distribution, data center, commercial, self-storage, churches, historical, public sector, retail, adaptive reuse, and renovations, and existing facility analysis.
- Interacting and coordinating with structural engineers and Revit/Cad Designers to produce deliverables are compliant with client expectations and Bennett & Pless quality levels.
- Preparing construction drawings in Revit/AutoCAD format, preparing calculations as directed by the project structural engineer, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, performing site reviews with the project structural engineer, and preparing RFI responses as directed by the project structural engineer.
You’d be a great fit if you:
- Are a self-starter and always willing to listen, learn and improve.
- Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
Other Qualifications:
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
- Pursuit of a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
- Ability to learn applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply to the project.
- Experience in Revit is a plus. Experience in AutoCAD is required.
- Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard practices
- Proficiency in specialized project accounting software (e.g. Oracle, Deltek) and other financial management tools (Textura). Acumatica experience is a plus.
- Ability to multitask and have strong attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey financial information to different audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to regulatory changes, new technologies and a growing/evolving business environment.
Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit 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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
