Structural Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
CSC is seeking a Structural Design Engineering Intern focused on Civil (Structural) or Architectural Engineering for its 2027 summer internship, running June through August. The role involves designing and checking building components, including steel joists and metal deck, against contract documents, applicable industry codes, manufacturing efficiencies, and shop schedules. Work is performed in accordance with CSC’s corporate mission, values, and department objectives. The intern uses computer software and supplementary tools to design structural components, verify steel deck specifications, review contract documents and drafting work, and generate shop fabrication documents. The role also includes communicating with design teams, customers, field personnel, project managers, and fabrication staff to resolve questions and meet project schedules. The position follows a daytime schedule and pays $19–$24 per hour. It is not eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of Statics coursework.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- PC skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite products.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of at least two years of coursework.
- Completion of Structural Analysis coursework.
- Revit or BlueBeam skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural steel design to ensure individual truss members and welds meet applicable specifications and codes, including SJI, SDI, AISC, and AWS.
- Verify steel deck specifications based on contract document requirements.
- Design building components using computer software and supplementary tools.
- Redesign members to improve economy and compare design weight with sales weight to maximize profitability.
- Review contract documents and drafting work for completeness and proper depiction of special loading conditions.
- Generate shop fabrication documents and clarify and resolve questions from the fabrication facility.
- Learn CSC’s products and processes and contribute to improvement activities.
- Communicate and resolve issues with the design team, customers, and field personnel.
- Meet shop schedule requirements and coordinate with project managers regarding customer requests.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective conduct and communication with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
