Structural Engineering Intern | Summer 2027
About The Position
DLR Group is an integrated design firm committed to elevating the human experience through design. The Los Angeles studio has an opening for a Structural Engineering Summer Intern. This is a paid, full-time opportunity running May 18 through August 6, 2027, and interns are expected to participate for the duration of the program. As an intern at DLR Group, you’ll be part of our Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) Program, designed to provide a meaningful introduction to life within an integrated design firm and a strong foundation for a career in the AEC industry. You will have opportunities to develop and share your design voice through hands-on project work, mentorship, and learning experiences. The program combines mentorship, project work, and weekly learning sessions covering topics such as design culture, sustainability, design technology, communication, marketing and business development, project and resource management, research, equity, and career development. You will gain exposure to the people, disciplines, and ideas that shape the built environment and build connections with fellow emerging professionals.
Requirements
- Completed at least one year at an ABET-accredited Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering program.
- Experience or interest in BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to participate for the entire duration of the program (May 18 - August 6, 2027).
Nice To Haves
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Interest in architectural building design.
- A third-year student in an accredited engineering program.
Responsibilities
- Work with a licensed engineer designing structural systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects.
- Attend design team meetings with a structural engineer and observe the coordination that occurs among the team members of a multi-disciplinary design team.
- Assist a structural engineer with the design and development of construction documents primarily using Revit.
- Visit an active construction site (contingent on the status of local construction projects).
- Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- wellness programs
- flex spending
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- employee stock ownership
- bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
