Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 4 months ago
Summer 2026 Internship
Honolulu, HI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is offering Summer 2026 Internship opportunities for students pursuing degrees in architecture and engineering. Interns will assist project teams with on-site investigations, condition assessments, and preparation of client deliverables while gaining hands-on experience in the built world.
ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering
Responsibilities
Assist project teams with on-site investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations, which may include documenting distress, field testing, gathering data, collecting test samples, and preparing site visit reports
Organize field data and assist with research of modern and historic construction documents, building codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design
Perform analysis under the guidance of licensed professionals using a combination of analysis software and engineering calculations
Assist project teams with the preparation of preliminary and final client deliverables, including structural and architectural construction drawings, specifications, and written reports
Qualification
Required
Current student with excellent academic standing in their junior or senior year of a bachelor's or in a graduate program in civil or structural engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, building science, or related field
Effective verbal, graphical, and written communication skills
Enthusiasm for solving problems in the built world and curiosity about how things work
Interest in forensic engineering and architecture with a focus on existing structures
Demonstrated leadership skills, integrity, and work ethic
Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites
Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs
Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors
Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens
Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc
Ability to travel
Ability to safely work at heights
Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards
Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations
Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle
Benefits
Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately
Time off to care for yourself and others
Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development
Company
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.
Founded in 1956
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Weck
VP of Administration and CFO
Gary Gregory
Chief Information Officer (CIO) / IT Enterprise Lead
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