Structural Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1993. RAE offers a full-range of professional engineering services, including project planning and feasibility studies, conceptual design, design development, construction document preparation, and construction phase services. We're looking for a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team of experts onsite in Tampa, FL. Because RAE is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why RAE is an excellent place to build a career. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
Requirements
- Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0
- Ability to work 40 hours per week
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Previous Internship or Co-op experience preferred but not required
- Internship or classwork experience in AutoCAD and/or preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing preliminary and structural building design for projects across the country
- Help to produce structural calculations for implementation with technical design/drafting staff during preparation of construction documents for permit submittal as well as construction
- Communicate with technical design/drafting staff. Coordinate with construction project managers, architect, civil, mechanical, clients and other project team members to find creative solutions to structural building elements
- Working with a mentor to provide peer reviews of design drawings to ensure accuracy and find creative solutions or alternative design suggestions to save on cost and/or design schedule
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
- Housing stipend (based on need)
- Performance-based bonus at end of Internship
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
- Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
- 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
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Career Level
Intern
