Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Stantec is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern for its Buildings practice for Summer 2027. Interns work alongside experienced practitioners and with clients and communities, gaining practical experience and skills through hands-on project work. The Buildings practice brings together architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists to deliver collaborative, sustainable design for the built environment.

The Structural Intern works independently on smaller projects and as a team member on larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. The intern learns to perform structural analysis, design, and detailing for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems, while supporting projects of varying complexity and coordinating with other disciplines.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Have completed at least junior-level classes.
• Have completed design courses in steel and concrete.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
• Basic understanding of Revit and its use as a drafting and design tool.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs, and similar material.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, component design software such as Enercalc, and finite element analysis software such as RISA and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, codes, and similar materials at a basic level.
• Perform structural discipline design in Revit using relevant software programs.
• Coordinate projects with architecture, interior design, and other engineering disciplines under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design individual building components using company-standard and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Collect data and gather information to support design decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.
• Learn to perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern