Structural Summer Internship

Description

At Wallace Design Collective, we are structural engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects, and surveyors who believe great design starts with exceptional collaboration. We don’t just engineer buildings; we partner with architects, owners, and contractors to bring complex, visionary spaces to life.

We operate in a dynamic, creative environment where curiosity is celebrated, mentorship is built into the daily routine, and every team member’s voice matters. As an intern, you won't spend your summer doing busywork—you’ll be integrated directly into active project teams, tackling real structural engineering challenges alongside seasoned professionals.

As a Structural Summer Intern, you will work side-by-side with our structural engineering team on real commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential projects across the country. You will get hands‑on experience using industry‑standard analysis and modeling software, assisting in structural design calculations, and learning the practical mechanics of how buildings go from concepts on paper to standing structures.

Hourly Rate: $18.25 - $25.00 per hour

Requirements

Structural Modeling & Analysis:
Assist in generating structural model geometry, gravity load, and lateral load analyses using software such as RAM Structural System, RISA‑3D, or ETABS.

BIM & Documentation:
Collaborate with project teams to draft and model structural components (steel, concrete, masonry, and wood) in Revit.

Engineering Calculations:
Perform foundational design calculations for beams, columns, foundations, and connections under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers (PE/SE).

Code & Load Application:
Gain practical experience interpreting building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NDS) to determine wind, seismic, snow, and dead/live loads.

Collaboration & Learning:
Participate in intern learning sessions, project team meetings, and potential job site visits to observe construction progress firsthand.

Education:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural concentration (typically completed sophomore or junior year by summer).

Technical

Skills:

coursework completed in structural analysis and basic material design (Steel, Concrete, Wood, or Masonry). Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or structural design software is a plus.

Mindset:
Strong analytical problem‑solving skills, eager to learn, proactive in asking questions, and detail‑oriented.

Communication:
Clear written and verbal communication skills with a team‑first attitude.

Real Impact:
Gain actual, project‑level experience that translates directly into your career after graduation.

Mentorship & Growth:
Work closely with leaders who care about your professional growth and will actively mentor you throughout the summer.

Culture:
Enjoy a supportive, balanced, and fun workplace culture with regular team events, firm‑wide activities, and intern activities.

Pathway to Full‑Time:
Our internship program is a primary pipeline for full‑time entry‑level structural engineering hiring upon graduation.