Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2026)

Stantec • Austin, TX

7h

About The Position

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Texas buildings practice that provides Buildings Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the education sector. Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. We are seeking passionate interns for the summer of 2026 who possess excellent design, modeling, organizational and communication skills, which will enable them to interact within a multidisciplinary team of architectural/engineering/interior design professionals. Successful Interns will possess the creativity, curiosity, motivation, and skills necessary to create conceptual models and advance design ideas with a team.

Requirements

• Ability to perform basic calculations and a basic understanding of engineering concepts.
• Basic understanding of floor plans and details.
• Has familiarity with shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s in architectural / Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Please note: We are looking for someone who is currently pursuing an Engineering degree from an accredited school. If you have already graduated, please check our website for other full-time positions that might be more suitable for you.

Nice To Haves

• Basic experience with modeling/drafting software (Autodesk Revit) preferred.
• Basic experience with design software (Tekla Structural Designer (TSD), RAM Structural suite, RISA, Enercalc, etc.) preferred.
• Completion of the junior year is preferred.
• Up to 2 years of related project or internship experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Performs design for the electrical, mechanical, or structural discipline using BIM technologies to develop three dimensional models of buildings and their components under direction of senior staff.
• Conduct basic calculations and lay outs to analyze and design individual building structural systems.
• Works with project managers and technical design staff to prepare and revise drawing documentation in various engineering phases including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, and calculations.
• Creates electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements.
• Converts redlines to document-ready work.
• Publishes, posts, and manages drawing sets.
• Maintains drawing revisions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern