Structural Engineering Intern

Tetra Tech is seeking Structural Engineering Interns to join our teams in Michigan and Kentucky
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This internship offers an opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering to gain hands‑on experience supporting the design and analysis of structural systems for a variety of infrastructure and facility projects.

You'll work alongside experienced structural engineers and project managers, gaining exposure to real‑world engineering projects involving structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and other building materials. This is an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical design skills, and learn how structural engineering projects progress from initial design through construction.

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• Assist structural engineers with the design and analysis of structural systems for buildings, facilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of structural calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with the design and evaluation of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and other structural materials.
• Gain exposure to structural engineering software such as RISA 3D and building modeling tools such as Revit.
• Support the development and review of structural models, plans, and design details under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with reviewing applicable building codes, design standards, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, to support project coordination.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and occasional construction site visits as opportunities arise.
• Perform other engineering‑related tasks to support project delivery and technical development.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of foundational engineering coursework, including statics and mechanics of materials.
• Basic understanding of structural engineering principles and engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and other technical professionals.
• Interest in developing structural design skills and learning engineering software applications.

• Coursework in structural analysis, steel design, reinforced concrete design, or related structural engineering subjects.
• Familiarity with structural analysis or design software such as RISA 3D, SAP
  2000, or similar programs.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, or other engineering design and modeling software.
• Previous engineering internship, academic design project, or hands‑on technical…