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.