Calling all undergrad civil engineering students!
Collins offers an opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain experience doing structural inspections. The East Greenwich, RI office has an opening for a Structural Engineering Intern position for Summer 2026. This position will be a combination of office and time in the field.
You will be able to get hands on experience collaborating on bridge inspections – above and underwater and working on other various tasks with our seasoned engineers. You will get the opportunity to be paired with professional licensed engineers creating reports using data collected from field sites.
*Relocation is available
QualificationsWhat 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Valid driver's license
- Previous experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or Civil 3D
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF or other PDF editing software
What We Do
Collins Engineers, Inc. is a nationwide engineering firm delivering civil and structural solutions for transportation, marine, industrial, energy, and site-development projects. Its work includes site planning, utility and stormwater design, waterfront and transportation engineering, inspections, asset management, and contractor support through construction. Combining decades of hands-on experience with modern technologies, the company tackles complex infrastructure challenges and develops practical solutions intended to support long-term performance for communities and clients.









