Our internship program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with experienced professionals, and have access to career-building opportunities. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or explore a future full-time role, this is where your career journey begins.
Discover what past interns have to say about their experiences in our program and how it helped shape their careers!
My internship at RLC has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve had the chance to learn and develop each day through my involvement in projects, site visits, and regular interactions with colleagues and mentors. One aspect of the internship program at RLC that I particularly appreciate is the sense of importance and meaning in the work I conducted.
Culley
Intern
Interns at RLC are given real-world projects right off the bat. Unlike many other companies, RLC views its interns as potential employees, and because of this, the team actively wants to help you learn and grow. Everyone I have worked with at RLC has been extremely quick to respond to any question I may have, give detailed answers, and are very kind people. There is a team spirit throughout the entire company, which I love.
Sage
Intern
The team immediately integrated me into the work we were doing. I learned by doing, with great mentorship and training as I went along. This was a great experience, as I got to develop skills and knowledge that are relevant to the work I want to do in my career.
John
Intern
This is a great opportunity and place to get some great experience and understanding of this career path. You also get to meet some incredible people who will make an impact on you.
Jared
Intern
RLC is a great company to work for and learn from great people and resources. I was so amazed that people love the place where they belong to and eager to improve every day.
Aiden
Intern
Joining our internship program means diving into a dynamic work environment where learning and growth go hand in hand with fun. As an intern, you’ll dive into real-world projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and enjoy team-building activities, social events, and company outings.
Our internship program offers real-world experience through active participation in ongoing projects. Interns work alongside industry experts, contributing to meaningful work that impacts our business.
Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor to guide their growth. We provide opportunities for professional development through workshops, feedback sessions, and career-building lunch & learns.
Many of our interns transition into full-time roles after the program. We prioritize hiring from within, and our internship program is a great pathway to kickstart a long-term career with us.
To learn more about our job openings, please click on any of the open positions below.
General Description of Position:
RLC is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the growing civil/structural engineering team. This position will entail work on a variety of electric power delivery and renewable generation projects, including structural steel and foundation design. This individual must be self-motivated and eager to work within a multidisciplinary team. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with steel buildings and masonry structures to help fill skill gaps in the team’s capabilities.
Essential Job Functions:
– Prepare plans and specifications for buildings, industrial and utility structures, foundations, and other structures.
– Prepare design criteria, calculations, reports, and other documents.
– Work with designers/drafters to prepare plan sets.
– Collaborate with other design disciplines.
– Attend site visits and project site inspections.
Other Functions of Position:
– Serve as lead civil/structural engineer on small to medium size projects.
– Review construction submittals.
Position Requirements:
– Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a focus on structures. A Master’s Degree in structures is preferred.
– Five to nine years of experience in structural design practice of buildings and/or industrial structures.
– A licensed professional engineer or engineer-intern with the desire to obtain PE licensure shortly after hire.
– Knowledgeable in the design of structural steel systems and concrete foundations. Additional experience with wood and masonry design is considered a plus.
– Computer skills in the use of AutoCAD, Excel, Mathcad, RISA suite (or other finite element software), and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
– Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate within the organization and outside with clients.
– Work a full-time or hybrid schedule at one of RLC’s three office locations.
Physical Requirements:
– Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
– Ability to stand or sit for 8 hours, occasionally move and lift up to 30 lbs,
– Walk grounds/property regularly, and use repetitive manual dexterity.
Benefits:
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
– 401k
– Onsite gym
No Job Description can possibly include all duties that may be requested. The items listed above are a summary of the major responsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
We are constantly looking for top talent to join our team. Share your information, and we will contact you if new opportunities that fit your qualifications become available.
