Structural Engineering Summer Intern

Amentum, Inc., a global engineering services company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, will offer a Civil/Structural Engineering internship opportunity. The opportunity will commence in the summer term of 2027 and will be awarded to an outstanding student who is majoring in civil or structural engineering and has an interest in structural engineering as a career.

The student selected as the Amentum Scholar will work at Amentum’s Tullahoma, Tennessee office. The student will work under the supervision of a technical manager and mentor in the Structural Design group – a group that performs engineering design of complex testing equipment and facilities for the automotive and aerospace industries.

Intern students will work 40-hour work weeks for approximately 10 weeks during the months of June, July, and August (negotiable). Students will work on project teams under the direction of a manager and with the assistance of a mentor, are required to attend planned activities, and must make an end-of-assignment presentation to other co-ops and Amentum’s staff.

Temporary or permanent housing is not provided for this summer internship. Each candidate will need to acquire housing prior to their start date.

• Perform a variety of routine engineering tasks under the direction of experienced engineers to provide experience and familiarization with engineering methods, practices, and programs
• Perform limited portions of larger more complex engineering tasks under the direction of an experienced engineer
• Prepare computations, specifications, and reports of limited scope and complexity
• Apply design loading to structures utilizing applicable building codes and design codes
• Design and analyze structures to meet project specific and code requirements
• May coordinate the work of drafters in the development of 3D models and 2D drawing packages
• May review subcontractor submittals and shop drawings and provide limited support during construction at project sites
• May coordinate and interface with clients and other disciplines – including design, presentations, design reviews, and training at the Amentum office, client office, or project site
• May assist with project planning, budgeting, and cost estimating
• A combination of structural steel and concrete design is anticipated

We are looking for a creative individual with a basic understanding of structural analysis and design, steel and concrete design, computer applications, statics, and strength of materials. To be considered for an Amentum internship position, students must meet the following criteria:

Degree Program: BSCE or MSCE

Cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher

Current status:
Rising junior or above (Must have completed at least 2 years in an accredited civil engineering program)

Area of Study:
Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Coursework:
Statics, Strengths of Materials

Outside activities:
Involvement in at least one extra-curricular activity

Other:
Must have the right to work permanently in the United States (US Citizen)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Must be team-oriented

Good problem-solving skills

Highly self-motivated

Willing to take initiative and work with minimum supervision

Cumulative GPA: 3.5 or higher

Coursework:
Steel design, concrete design, structural analysis, computer applications,

Experience:

3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS, STAAD, RISA-3D, etc…

Past internship experience is a plus

Outside activities:
Involvement in multiple extra-curricular activities – preferably to include participation on an engineering competition team

Other:
Student should have an interest in specializing in structural engineering upon graduation

• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time (90%)
• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time (90%)
• Occasional site visits and travel may require lifting, climbing, crawling in an outdoor environment (10%)
• Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (10%)

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

• Work will mainly be performed in…