Structural Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Harris Group is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern to join its Seattle team for Summer 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to how structural engineering contributes to complex industrial projects. The intern will support lead Structural Engineers in preparing project deliverables, including drawings, structural designs, calculations, documentation, specifications, and responses to shop drawing reviews and construction RFIs. The intern will also present an overview of completed objectives, tasks, and projects at the end of the internship. Projects may include life sciences (biopharmaceutical manufacturing and fermentation systems), renewable energy, aerospace facilities, ports and terminals, and oil and gas. The intern will receive mentorship and feedback from experienced engineers and work on multidisciplinary teams with architects and engineers across disciplines in a collaborative environment. This is a paid, full-time Summer 2027 internship. The estimated hourly pay range is $25–$30. The role is based at Harris Group’s Seattle office and may involve occasional off-site travel.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a Civil/Structural Engineering academic program at an ABET-accredited institution, with an expected graduation date in 2028.
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Be able to work in Harris Group’s Seattle office and be willing to travel off site on occasion.
- Have excellent interpersonal, teaming, and communication skills.
- Have experience using Microsoft Office or other word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship or experience in the structural engineering field.
Responsibilities
- Support lead Structural Engineers in creating project deliverables.
- Prepare drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Contribute to structural designs of steel and concrete structures.
- Prepare design calculations and documentation.
- Develop specifications.
- Review shop drawings and construction RFIs and develop responses.
- Present an end-of-internship overview of completed objectives, tasks, and projects.
Benefits
- Mentorship and feedback from experienced engineers.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
