Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Walker Consultants • Chicago, IL

86d • $22 - $25

About The Position

In this full-time internship position, you will be responsible for assisting Engineers and Project Managers on design and restoration projects. You will work with the local design team of Architects and Engineers and report to the local Director of Operations.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior level standing (or Graduate Student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.
• Willingness to travel for field visits within the state.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience using Revit/AutoCAD.
• Preferred Coursework: Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete Structures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-site survey teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
• Learn how all the project elements form a completed project.
• Take an active role in project document preparation including drawings and reports.
• Assist with the design of conventional elements of projects including: ACI load combinations, shear, and moment diagrams, calculating column loads considering load path, foundation design (spread footings, piles, pile caps, drilled piers), retaining wall design (cantilever and basement type), concrete member design (slabs, beams, columns), calculation organization and documentation.
• Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Participate in on-site condition assessment teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
• Collect data pertinent to the project design including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.
• Visit job sites to observe construction and submit field reports to Project Managers as needed.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees