Intern - Bridge Engineering

What You Will Do

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Bridge Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.

Working on the bridge team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do

During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by performing 3D modeling, design, and drafting for transportation structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and sign structures. Assist in quantity calculations and contribute to cost estimates. Aid in the development of construction contract documents and review shop and working drawings. Coordinate work activities with other disciplines as directed. Assist in reviewing inspection reports and performing bridge load ratings under supervision.

Education | Experience

What you'll bring to our firm

Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structures. Demonstrated interest in bridg