Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Structural Intern works with structural group leads and team members in the Austin office, with opportunities to explore engineering careers by working alongside senior engineers. The role supports preparation of engineering reports, specifications, and drawings for mid-rise and high-rise residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Interns also provide technical support across building science project investigation, reporting, design development, and site review phases, and learn hygrothermal modeling software to support building-enclosure durability analysis. The position is listed in Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; or New Orleans, Louisiana, with minimal travel.

Requirements

• Be a third- or fourth-year student currently enrolled in an applied science or engineering post-secondary program.
• Be proficient in relevant computer applications, including Word and Excel.
• Have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Texas Driver’s License for travel to client sites.
• Have technical knowledge of building codes and standards, or a desire to learn about them.
• Have project management skills and the ability to work with a design team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills, including technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to team members during investigation, reporting, design development, and site review phases of building science projects.
• Perform field investigations, monitor progress against specifications, and assess conformity with building codes and standards.
• Participate in field reviews throughout construction and prepare site review and construction review reports.
• Conduct condition survey assessments by testing and evaluating building envelope systems.
• Prepare construction working drawings, specifications, and terms of reference.
• Provide general technical and administrative support to the Building Science team.
• Deliver multiple small projects from beginning to end under supervision.
• Use initiative and judgment to assist with resolving problems, interpreting engineering specifications, and investigating design and field engineering difficulties.
• Learn hygrothermal modeling software to support durability analysis of building enclosures.

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Total rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed