Structural Engineering Intern

Westwood Professional Services • Midlothian, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Intern will join a structural engineering team supporting the design of foundations, retaining walls, and building structural systems for land development projects, including residential subdivisions, commercial sites, and mixed-use developments. Projects range from small foundation designs to multi-building structural packages for private developers, homebuilders, and commercial clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply structural engineering coursework to real-world development projects. As a Structural Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards — including ACI, IBC, and ASCE — in the structural design process and will assist Senior Engineers in the preparation of structural calculations, drawings, and construction documents.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in structural or civil engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD, RISA, or STAAD structural design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in preparing structural designs for foundations, retaining walls, and building structural systems on land development projects.
• Perform structural calculations and analyses for building loads, foundations, and retaining structures under the guidance of licensed Engineers.
• Prepare and revise structural drawings, details, and specifications using AutoCAD under the direction of Senior Engineers.
• Research applicable building codes and design standards, including ACI, IBC, and ASCE, for use in structural design.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submitttsals for structural components during the construction phase.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to observe existing conditions and support construction observation activities.

Benefits

• Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree