Civil, Construction or Structural Engineering Intern (Summer)
Job Summary
2027 SUMMER INTERN - GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS
WANT AN INTERNSHIP WHERE YOU CAN SEE ENGINEERING IN THE REAL WORLD
At Giles Flythe Engineers our interns arent stuck behind a desk all summer. Youll be in the field working alongside engineers investigating real buildings and structures solving problems and seeing your work translate into actual repairs and improvements.
Giles Flythe Engineers Inc. is looking for a Civil Construction or Architectural Engineering Intern to join our team this upcoming Summer of 2027 in Raleigh or Charlotte North Carolina.
WHAT YOUR SUMMER WILL LOOK LIKE
In this role you wont just be learning about engineering in a classroom; youll have the opportunity to see it in action. You will work alongside engineers to assist property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through field investigations technical reports and repair/construction design.
During this internship you will gain hands-on experience while working on a variety of projects including:
- Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessment of existing homes buildings or structures.
- Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
- Work on a variety of HOA and commercial property projects.
- Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally.
- Travel to inspection sites both residential and commercial.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil Construction or Architectural Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
- Prior construction or structural engineering internship experience is desired.
- Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with the team on a daily basis.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
- Willing to perform inspections in crawl spaces attics basements and roofs. Must have the ability to bend stoop kneel crawl climb and balance.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and AutoCAD a plus.
- Valid Drivers license with a good driving record.
ABOUT GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS (GFE)
Giles Flythe Engineers Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving repair/maintenance planning pre-purchase due diligence cost estimating and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year including all types of commercial real estate high-rise condominium properties townhome communities and single-family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners homeowners community associations general contractors and architects.
OUR TEAM
Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience including environmental engineering structural engineering site civil engineering land development stormwater engineering mechanical engineering and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.
WHY WORK FOR GFE
Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with competitive salary commensurate with experience clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance. We offer health insurance (medical dental and vision) 401k paid holidays paid time off tuition reimbursement training and professional development and gym membership reimbursement. As we continue to grow we anticipate many future opportunities for career growth and development.
Giles Flythe Engineers Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Giles Flythe Engineers in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. specializes in assisting real property owners with structural design and planning for their project needs.