Summer 2027 Structural Engineering Intern

Progressive Companies•Grand Rapids, MI

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career. You'll take part in hands-on client projects, sharpen your problem-solving and communication skills, and gain a front-row seat to the world of architecture, design, engineering, and construction. Working alongside experienced mentors in a multi-disciplinary firm setting, you'll learn the tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future career. Along the way, you'll take part in project site visits, volunteer outings, networking opportunities, and education sessions - all designed to fuel your career and your curiosity. As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and structural engineers to perform structural analysis and design and modeling assignments for a variety of building types, sizes, and materials. Typical work includes preparing project work ranging from conceptual design to final construction documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, and RAM software.

Requirements

Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree program with a focus on structures (master’s degree enrollment preferred).
At least two years of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Revit experience strongly preferred.
Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards.
Assist in designing task and modeling assignments for a variety of building types, sizes, and materials.
Perform structural analysis consistent with Progressive’s standards.
Collaborate with project managers, designers, and architects to understand changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
Use design and analysis software, including Revit, AutoCAD, RAM, and RISA, for presentation and production purposes.