Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

About the role

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our buildings practice that provides Buildings Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to a wide range of sectors (education, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, healthcare, etc.). Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. We are seeking passionate interns for the summer of 2027 who possess excellent design, modeling, organizational, and communication skills, which will enable them to interact within a multidisciplinary team of design professionals. Successful interns will possess the creativity, curiosity, motivation, and skills necessary to create conceptual models and advance design ideas with a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specifications, codes, and other similar documents.
• Utilize BIM technologies to develop three dimensional models of structures and their components under direction of senior staff.
• Analyze and design individual building structural systems.
• Work with project managers and technical design staff to prepare design documents through various phases of the design process including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, and calculations.
• Create electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements.
• Convert redlines to document-ready work.
• Publish and manage design document sets.
• Maintain drawing revisions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic calculations and apply a well-developed understanding of engineering concepts.
• Basic experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit) preferred.
• Basic experience with design software (Tekla Structural Designer, RAM Structural System, RISA 3D, Enercalc, etc.) preferred.
• Basic understanding of floor plans and details.
• Familiarity with shop drawings detailing various building materials.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, or structural engineering from an accredited university. Completion of the junior year is preferred.
• 2 years of related project or internship experience is preferred.

Note: We are looking for someone who is currently pursuing an engineering degree from an accredited school. If you have already completed an undergraduate program and do not intend to pursue an advanced degree, please check our website for other full-time positions that might be more suitable for you.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. Benefits for union positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Schedule

Full-time internship. Primary location: Dallas, TX, United States. Travel: No.