Structural Engineering Co-Op

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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Calling all undergrad civil engineering students!

Collins is offering an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural design and inspections. The Norwood, MA, office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Co-Op position for the Fall Semester of 2025. 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 the design, analysis, and inspections of bridge, culverts, walls, and ancillary structures. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques. 

Collins Engineer, Inc., provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. We pride ourselves in fostering collaboration and an environment where each employee is an integral part of a team, not just another number.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists engineering teams in various tasks and duties.

Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.

Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.

Assists inspection team leaders with the preparation of inspection reports and supporting field work as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

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

Previous software experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Anashwara Brr, or Midas Civilis 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.

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.