| Intern – Structural Facilities
The application deadline is December 1, 2017. Resumes will be reviewed in December 2017. Interviews will take place in January and February 2018 and offers will be extended approximately February 28, 2018. Introduction Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Civil/Structural Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2018 for our Duluth, GA office. The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August. Job Description The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of structural engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of structural engineering items which may include steel and concrete design, foundation design, structural drafting & detailing, gravity load analysis, and lateral load analysis of buildings and other structures. The position requires the collaboration with other disciplines, ability to interface with clients and contractors, follow scope, schedules and budget commitments, work independently, possess excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Merrick does not pay relocation fees or provide a housing stipend. Required Experience · Basic knowledge of at least one finite element analysis software program such as RISA 3D is preferred. · Basic knowledge of either AutoCad or Revit is preferred. · Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year of undergraduate degree or higher. Students enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Civil/Structural Engineering will be considered. · Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Civil (with structural emphasis) or Structural Engineering at an A.B.E.T. accredited program · Eligible candidate should have completed basic statics and mechanics of materials coursework. · Completion of some introductory coursework in structural analysis and either steel or concrete design is preferred. · GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred · Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship · Local candidates are strongly preferred Students who have recently graduated will not be considered. Physical Requirements · The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation. · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as but not limited to: computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Additional information Apply on line only. No e-mail, hard copy or third party resumes accepted. Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. | 
