Structural Engineering Intern | King of Prussia, PA

About the Role

IMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern in King of Prussia, PA for a 10-12 week summer program starting in 2027. You'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of structural systems in buildings and other structures while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants. This role supports project documentation, cross-discipline coordination, and periodic job site observations to help meet project goals and client expectations within budget. You'll contribute to structural work across commercial and institutional markets, aligning with sustainable design goals including SE2050.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design tasks for discipline systems in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Research project information and identify relevant resources
• Support client relations, maintain project design notebooks, and document materials for permanent record files
• Coordinate design activities and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and supplier partners
• Document design decisions, meetings, client instructions, and project progress promptly
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Help prepare and issue addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and perform 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
• 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 communication to individuals or groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

The Philadelphia structural team focuses on housing, commercial, and parking-related projects across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The current portfolio also includes industrial rack-supported buildings, data centers, gaming/hospitality renovations, education, and healthcare support work. Recent projects include:

• UPA / Philadelphia, PA / 5.0 University Parking Garage, Commercial
• Alterra Property Group / Philadelphia, PA / Wanamaker Mixed-Use Conversion, Housing

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 and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
• MEG, an in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents to 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

Pay

This is a paid internship.

Schedule

• Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program