Structural Engineering Co-op (45149)

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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Overview

Salary Range

$22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Description

Calling all undergrad civil engineering students!

Collins offers an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural inspections. The St. Paul, MN office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Co-op position for Fall 2026. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field.

This position will provide the opportunity to work on structural projects, including bridge and ancillary inspections. Also, prepare and/or check structural calculations. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques. The role would include 50 to 70 percent field inspection time throughout the state of MN and ND. Inspection work will be followed up by office report writing tasks.

Qualifications

What are we looking for:

•    Junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.

•    Previous software experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Blue Beam, or Civil 3D is a plus.

•    Previous software experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software is a plus. 

•    A valid driver's license.

Company

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Collins Engineers Inc.

In 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. opened its doors in Chicago providing engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design, and underwater engineering. It was in the field of underwater engineering that Collins pioneered the use of professional engineers as diving inspectors in the evaluation of underwater structures.

Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. Collins’ insistence on obtaining firsthand knowledge means that our engineers are on the project from start to finish, from the initial on-site inspection to the design of repairs, from performing the construction administration to following up with construction inspection. Such practical experience provides a unique and customized approach in the development of solutions, and provides continuity for our clients.

Not only does Collins incorporate this valuable knowledge into its engineering services, Collins applies it to the advancement of the industry as a whole. Collins regularly authors manuals in conjunction with participating in the implementation of industry protocol, nationally and internationally. Continually on the leading edge of standards and methodology, Collins provides engineering ingenuity and solutions to complex problems, and realistic, honest answers.