Intern - Civil Structural; Summer

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Seasonal St. Petersburg, FL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

ESi’s Civil and Structural team evaluates, investigates, and restores structures and sites through detailed inspections, engineering analysis, and research. By identifying causes of damage and failure, the team develops practical solutions that improve safety, performance, and reliability across the built environment.

• Assist ESi consultants during site and laboratory-based forensic inspections.
• Assist ESi consultants in file review and report writing.
• Employ various methods of documenting artifacts and evidence, such as photography, videography, note taking, and dimensional measurements.
• Internships with ESi are expected to be full-time, 40-hours per week, from Monday to Friday (Business hours are from 8am-5pm).
• If you are also enrolled in college – we require that you take no more than 2 classes during your employment semester with ESi and are able to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to civil, structural or architectural engineering, materials engineering, materials science, or similar scientific or engineering field. Must have completed at least Freshman year.
• 3.30 GPA or higher, preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel for trips of three days in length.

• Completion or current enrollment in foundational classes like Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Design, and Steel Design.

• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand basic load paths, and apply standard building codes or ACI load combinations.
• Basic familiarity or coursework exposure to CAD software such as AutoCAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit.

This role requiresfrequentlysitting or standing for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds. The work regularly requires bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, andmaintainingbalance. This positionfrequentlyrequires handling andoperatingspecialized tools and equipment and working in a variety of physical positions, including occasionally accessing tight or confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Work is performed in both office and field environments, including active construction sites, industrial settings, and damaged or compromised…