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Structural Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

AME Design Group · Downers Grove, IL · 3 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

We are looking for a Structural Engineering Intern with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for engineering to join our team at AME Engineering, part of the ARCO Family of Construction Companies. In this role, you will help develop structural system designs for design/build projects, including Industrial, Self-storage, Controlled Environments, Entertainment, Multi-Family, and other facility types.

Responsibilities

  • Design and specify structural systems, including load calculations, gravity and lateral system analysis, structural details, and connections for various projects.
  • Assist our multi-disciplined engineering team to deliver projects.
  • Collaborate with other engineering and modeling staff to deliver comprehensive structural design packages.
  • Contribute to the development of industry-leading automated design methods and tools as part of an innovation-focused team.
  • Work with our fabrication modeling team to facilitate successful project execution.
  • Provide value engineering reviews and alternate design options to maximize cost savings, optimize lead times, and improve project execution.
  • Act with integrity, supporting the company’s values and maintaining a focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Requirements

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s of Engineering program or related field of study.
  • Prior industry internship experience is a plus.
  • Extracurricular involvement is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible).
  • One-on-one mentorship.
  • Structured training program.
  • Opportunity to travel.
  • Opportunity for a term-end discretionary bonus.
  • Housing assistance provided for non-local interns.
  • A $5,000 bonus if you join AME full-time after graduation.

ARCO is dedicated to the well-being of our associates and is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

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