Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for summer 2027 to join its Buildings practice, which provides 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 work in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment alongside architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers. The role supports the development of structural designs and project documents under the direction of senior staff.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, or structural engineering from 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.
• Design, modeling, organizational, and communication skills to interact within a multidisciplinary team.
• Creativity, curiosity, motivation, and the ability to develop conceptual models and advance design ideas with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the junior year of an engineering bachelor’s program.
• Two years of related project or internship experience.
• Basic experience with Autodesk Revit or other modeling software.
• Basic experience with design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, RAM Structural System, RISA 3D, or Enercalc.

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 throughout project phases, 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

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