Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Walker Consultants • Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

Walker Consultants is excited to offer a Structural Engineering Internship in our Dallas, Austin, and Houston locations! In this role, you’ll play a part in shaping the success of our projects by supporting our engineers with structural design, restoration, and forensic work. The contributions you make, from assisting with calculations to supporting field investigations, will help our team deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to our clients. This internship is a chance to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, develop technical skills, and experience firsthand how your role can directly impact the success of our projects and clients.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
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

Requirements

• Junior or Senior level standing (or Master’s student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Structural Analysis
• Reinforced Concrete
• Prestressed Concrete Structures

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed