Structural Engineering Intern

About the role

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 at our Greenwood Village, CO, Tulsa, OK, Richmond, VA, or Chattanooga, TN office. Merrick’s Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company. The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis using computer finite element analysis
• Structural steel design
• Foundation design
• Concrete design
• Analysis of existing structures
• Exposure to AISC, ASCE, and ACI codes and standards
• Exposure to drawing creation using AutoCAD or REVIT
• Engineering quality assurance procedures
• Collaboration with other disciplines
• Ability to interface with clients and contractors
• Follow schedules and budget commitments
• Work independently
• Possess good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to solve problems

Requirements

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program
• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of an undergraduate degree, or currently enrolled in grad school
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Skills

• Previous internship in Structural Engineering (desired)
• Experience with or exposure to AutoCAD or REVIT (desired)
• Local candidates preferred (desired)

Benefits

• Professional training and skill development
• Flexible work hours and paid holidays
• Real work on real client projects
• Coaching and mentoring
• Weekly training meetings including “Meet the CEO and President”
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Schedule

The internship commitment is approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.