Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
At Salas O’Brien, we are engineered for impact, and this passion applies to our team as much as our projects. We are committed to living our values: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means our team members work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. Each member has limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career with great total rewards. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm founded in 1975, focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across various industries, providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types, as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. The Structural Intern will support the structural engineering team in the analysis, design, and documentation of industrial projects. This role provides hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to real-world projects, assisting with calculations, developing drawings, and participating in project coordination efforts. The Intern will work under the guidance of licensed structural engineers to gain exposure to design codes, industry standards, and engineering software tools. Responsibilities may include performing basic structural calculations, assisting in the development of construction documents, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting field investigations as needed. This position is intended to provide practical experience in structural systems, materials, and design processes while developing technical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a professional engineering environment.
Requirements
- In pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or related field.
- AutoCAD and/or Revit experience preferred
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Participate in collecting information from field inspections.
- Produce sketches from field inspections.
- Interpret field sketches generated by others.
- Convert design sketches/mark-ups to Revit format.
- Participate in coordination of project details with Engineers, lead designers, and other discipline leads.
- BIM and/or ACC Application
- Understand general structural drawings
- Drawing & deliverables Package assembly.
- Understanding and following Salas O’Brien and multiple client CAD standards.
- Motivated to grow and influence growth within the design team.
- Be able to communicate effectively.
- Multitask - Work on several projects simultaneously.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
