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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 3 days ago

Summer 2024 Internship

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern Level

$20/hr - $27/hr

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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

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Forensic engineeringArchitectureConstruction inspectionsConstruction drawingsData recordingReport writingWorking at heightsSafety trainingOccupational safetyRespiratory protectionDrivingProblem-solvingLeadershipIntegrityWork ethicCommunication

Required

Current student with excellent academic standing in junior or senior year of a bachelor’s or in a graduate program in civil/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 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

Company

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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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

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

501-1,000 employees

https://www.wje.com/

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