The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Posted
- Sep 4
The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking a structural engineering intern to join our Ann Arbor team for the summer of 2027. In this role, you will support our structural engineering group on a variety of technical assignments related to hydropower facilities, wind turbine foundations, and industrial processing facilities—including fuels, power plants, mining, and other heavy industrial sites. You’ll contribute to structural design and analysis, prepare plans and specifications, assist with cost estimating, and participate in construction inspection and observation. This role may include short-term travel for field assignments.
The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, technically curious, and eager to learn.
What you'd do
- Technical knowledge: apply foundational engineering principles to assist with engineering calculations and modeling for a variety of industrial and energy-related structures.
- Project support: support the preparation of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation. Contribute to project reports and help develop cost estimates for engineering solutions.
- Fieldwork: participate in site visits and inspections to observe construction activities and help ensure compliance with design intent.
- Software: use word processing, spreadsheet, and structural engineering software to support project tasks and team collaboration.
- Team collaboration: work closely with engineers and project managers while gaining hands-on experience in a professional consulting environment.
What you get
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
- Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
- Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
- Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
- Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
About Barr
Physical requirements for the role may include: Compensation: Anticipated range of $22.66–$30.46 hourly. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
- Starts
- 2026-09-04