Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Decatur, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Intern will support the structural engineering team in the analysis, design, and documentation of industrial projects. This role provides hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to real-world projects, assisting with calculations, developing drawings, and participating in project coordination efforts. The Intern will work under the guidance of licensed structural engineers to gain exposure to design codes, industry standards, and engineering software tools. Responsibilities may include performing basic structural calculations, assisting in the development of construction documents, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting field investigations as needed. This position is intended to provide practical experience in structural systems, materials, and design processes while developing technical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a professional engineering environment.

Requirements

In pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or related field.
AutoCAD and/or Revit experience preferred
Microsoft Office Applications
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Participate in collecting information from field inspections.
Produce sketches from field inspections.
Interpret field sketches generated by others.
Convert design sketches/mark-ups to Revit format.
Participate in coordination of project details with Engineers, lead designers, and other discipline leads.
BIM and/or ACC Application
Understand general structural drawings
Drawing & deliverables Package assembly.
Understanding and following Salas O’Brien and multiple client CAD standards.
Motivated to grow and influence growth within the design team.
Be able to communicate effectively.
Multitask - Work on several projects simultaneously.