Habitat Enterprises ยท 17 hours ago
Structural Engineer (Internship/Co-Op) - Start May 2026
Springfield, MA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$22/hr - $23/hr
Start in 2026 SpringHabitat Enterprises is focused on designing and building food and beverage process facilities, ensuring that structures are durable and safe. The role involves applying knowledge of materials and construction techniques, performing structural design tasks, and coordinating structural work with other disciplines.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques
Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks
Determine the correct building code
Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code
Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads
Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists)
Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers)
Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes
Coordinate structural work with other disciplines
Review geotechnical reports
Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos
Design pipe bridges
Perform take offs from structural plans
Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates
Review submittals
Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information
Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD
Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs
Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports
Research structural engineering materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization
Qualification
Required
Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
GPA: 3.0 or above
Relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure
Experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs
Experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
Detailed planning and organization skills
Experience with structural analysis software
Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
Preferred
RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus
EIT / FE desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time off including an open vacation policy
Bonus
Profit-sharing
Retirement plans
Company
Habitat Enterprises
Habitat Enterprises is a private environmental software company based in Vancouver, BC.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase