Structural Engineering Intern | Fort Worth, TX

100% employee-owned firm combining big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture.

About the role

Over 10–12 weeks, you’ll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of structural systems in buildings and other structures while working alongside experienced engineers and consultants. This paid, mentored internship offers real project work and hands-on exposure from day one. You’ll support project coordination, documentation, and job-site observations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to help meet project goals, client expectations, and project budgets. The team supports civic, education, aviation, infrastructure, and facility-assessment projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and broader Texas markets, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Discipline: Structural
Work schedule: Full-time in office, 10–12 week summer program

Responsibilities

• Assist with project design for discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with project research and resource gathering.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebook maintenance, and permanent record documentation.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and suppliers.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check.
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job-site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent.

Skills

• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written form to individuals or groups.

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry (preferred).

About the team

Texas structural team supporting civic, education, aviation, infrastructure, and facility-assessment work across Dallas–Fort Worth and broader Texas markets. The team specializes in public-sector and existing-building projects, including forensics, facility condition assessments, historic preservation/adaptive reuse, detention/courthouse work, and parking-garage restoration. Recent projects include:

• Tarrant County / Fort Worth, TX / Law Enforcement Training Center
• City of Fort Worth / Fort Worth Convention Center Phase 2 – New Construction

Benefits

• Paid internship with real, hands-on project work.
• Structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.
• Clear path to full-time employment: many interns convert to full-time roles at IMEG.
• IDEA Program: firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees develop and scale new tools (VR, AI, carbon-reduction technology).
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm.
• MEG, an in-house AI platform, helps streamline project workflows and calculations.
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Eligibility to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment.

Why IMEG

IMEG puts people at the center of its mission, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and the planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.