Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • Plano, TX

7d

About The Position

Stantec is seeking Structural Engineering Interns for summer 2027 within its Buildings practice, which provides buildings engineering, architecture, and interior design services across sectors including education, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, and healthcare. The practice focuses on high-performance, award-winning buildings and interiors, with an emphasis on design quality and sustainable, integrated solutions.

Interns will work in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment alongside architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, and other design professionals. The role supports the development of conceptual models and design ideas, structural analysis and design, and the preparation and management of design documents throughout project phases.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in architectural, civil, or structural engineering at an accredited university.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and apply a well-developed understanding of engineering concepts.
• Basic understanding of floor plans and details.
• Familiarity with shop drawings detailing various building materials.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent design, modeling, organizational, and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the junior year is preferred.
• Two years of related project or internship experience is preferred.
• Basic experience with Autodesk Revit is preferred.
• Basic experience with design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, RAM Structural System, RISA 3D, or Enercalc is preferred.
• Creativity, curiosity, and motivation to create conceptual models and advance design ideas with a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specifications, codes, and similar documents.
• Use BIM technologies to develop three-dimensional models of structures and their components under the direction of senior staff.
• Analyze and design individual building structural systems.
• Work with project managers and technical design staff to prepare design documents through various phases of the design process, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, and calculations.
• Create electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements.
• Convert redlines into document-ready work.
• Publish and manage design document sets.
• Maintain drawing revisions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern