Winternship 2025
Trail of BitsSalary not specified
Internship
Internship
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
NoVisa
Rail, TransportationIndustries
Requirements
- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to ask questions and engage in discussions with team members and other internal contacts
- Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to complete and pass background, security, and drug test requests required by TKDA, clients, and state and/or federal agencies
- Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime from mid-May through mid-August 2026, primarily from the Bloomington, Minnesota office
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team of architecture and engineering professionals to provide services for Class I, short line, and passenger railroads
- Engage in the full life cycle of structural projects including industrial and maintenance facilities, locomotive fueling stations, bulk handling structures, and administration buildings, from schematic design through construction
- Conduct site assessments
- Prepare design calculations
- Develop construction cost estimates
- Contribute to the development of preliminary and final designs using AutoCAD and other design applications
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the pay rate for this summer internship?
The position pays $20 - $24 an hour, with the final rate dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.
Is this internship remote or office-based?
This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington, Minnesota.
What skills are required for this structural engineering internship?
Required qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD, strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to travel locally as needed.
What is the work schedule for this internship?
The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid-May through mid-August.
What makes a strong candidate for this internship?
Strong candidates will have the required qualifications plus advantageous experience such as previous coursework in structural design, understanding of drafting techniques, and experience with RISA or Revit; out-of-state students are encouraged to apply.
TKDA
Engineering, architecture, and planning solutions
About TKDA
TKDA offers full-service engineering, architecture, and planning solutions across various sectors, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver innovative and lasting solutions in aviation, rail, surface transportation, and water.
444 Cedar St # 1500, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHeadquarters
1910Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
201-500Employees