The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Summer 2026 Structural (Bridge) Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Practice to sit in our Charleston, SC office.

The Structural Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on a variety of conventional and design-build projects that combine innovative roadway design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of the growing Transportation Engineering industry.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to assist with the design of structural components for roadways, intersections, and interchanges. This includes bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and sign structures
• Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Gather and provide data for the preparation of engineering reports and studies
• Perform and review design calculations

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other related specialization from an accredited ABET university
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as an intermediate level of technical writing and communication skills
• Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD, Microstation, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2.5 GPA or above
• Experience modeling in 3D utilizing Bentley OpenBridge
• Experience or coursework pertaining to the design of concrete or steel structures
• Experience or exposure to South Carolina/North Carolina Departments of Transportation (SCDOT/NCDOT) and/or Tollway plan preparation and design standards

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The Team

We value highly-motivated individuals that are interested in collaboratively working with a team of ambitious thinkers, learners, and entrepreneurs. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation.

With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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RS&H is a firm that operates in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. They offer a range of services across three main operational areas: Buildings, Construction Management, and Infrastructure. RS&H serves clients in several core markets, including Aerospace, Aviation, Corporate, Federal, Health & Science, and Transportation. Their focus is on providing consulting services that meet the needs of these sectors, with a commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation in their project delivery and strategic growth initiatives. The firm emphasizes its values, which include integrity, forward-thinking, caring, inclusivity, creativity, and ownership, as essential to its culture and operational success.