2026 Summer Intern - Structural Engineering, Buildings

TKDA • Seattle, WA

108d • $20 - $25

About The Position

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis and an interest in building / facility design, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in downtown Seattle! As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural) and architectural professionals and become engaged in a variety of active facilities projects within the academic, government, industrial, and corporate sectors. Our goal will be to expose you to the various stages of a project life cycle from conception through construction so you have a better understanding of the work we do, how we do it, and more importantly, what it would be like to be an engineering consultant. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, and precast concrete design and assist with the development of structural models, floor plans, details, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. On occasion, you may assist with preliminary site / conditions assessments or construction administration responsibilities. The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026. This position would primarily work from our office in downtown Seattle; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.
• Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices.
• Previous coursework in steel and concrete design.
• Previous experience with MathCAD, RISA, or other structural analysis programs.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a multi-disciplined team of engineering and architectural professionals.
• Engage in a variety of active facilities projects within different sectors.
• Assist with the development of structural models, floor plans, details, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Assist with preliminary site/conditions assessments or construction administration responsibilities.

Benefits

• $20 - $25 an hour, with the final rate dependent upon anticipated graduation date.
• Structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees