Structures Engineering Student Co-op

The mission at Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk) is to manage hazards and risks through high-value services, products, and research. The BakerRisk Protective Structures Section completes this mission through the evaluation and design of structures exposed to extreme loading conditions such as blast, thermal, and high-velocity impacts. We design buildings to protect people in potentially hazardous working environments, design manufacturing bays to contain the effects of accidental explosions, and collaborate with government agencies to design spaces to protect occupants from potential hostile threats. Our design and evaluation approaches continue to be validated and expanded through research, testing, and the investigation of catastrophic events such as explosions, fires, and toxic material releases. BakerRisk operates two test facilities, the Wilfred E. Baker Test Facility and Box Canyon Test Facility, where both scale and full-scale testing of building structures can be completed.  BakerRisk has a collaborative work environment where coordination with other technical disciplines at BakerRisk, Process Safety and Blast Effects, is encouraged to develop a solution to manage hazards and risk. 

Dates of Employment: 

Summer / Fall: June 2024 - December 2024

Full time: 40 hrs. per week

Location: San Antonio, TX

BakerRisk is seeking an Engineering Co-op to assist Project Managers in their San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description:

Assist project managers and technical staff with project work, business development activities, and organizational tasks. May be called upon to perform routine engineering calculations, review documentation, research technical issues, prepare/edit presentations and reports, organize files, review/write software, etc. 

• Able to perform specific tasks as assigned by project managers of limited scope. Tasks will typically require knowledge of basic structural engineering principles and techniques commonly employed in the design of classical construction materials including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, etc. 
• Tasks assigned may include hazard analysis, detailed structural design and design concept development, structural component testing, preparation of design specifications, research/accident investigation activity support, structural drawing development and review, checking and reviewing numerical calculations, structural data entry, report preparation, technical presentation development, and other activities
• Receives training in various aspects of work as on-the-job assignment
• Technical decisions will be of routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a 3.0 GPA in Civil or Structural engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or rising Junior or Senior level student. Dedication consistent with BakerRisk's high technical standards is a must. Qualified candidates may be subject to a security investigation for clearance to work on confidential projects.  Candidate should be documenting work accomplishments in anticipation of PE licensure or similar professional credential.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (SketchUp and/or Inventor)
• Competence in oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Matlab, C , or C# programming skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access) 

To apply visit: www.BakerRisk.com/careers 

Interview process: 

To be considered, you must complete the online job application, submit your resume, and attach your most recent unofficial transcripts.  Telephone interviews will be conducted.

BakerRisk® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive equal consideration, regardless of their race, color, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. BakerRisk® and its affiliated companies are drug- free workplaces.