Structural Engineering Intern Job Milwaukee area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Structural Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Structural Engineering Team in our West Allis, WI office. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027
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This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support sustainability and infrastructure improvements. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full‑time engineering position upon graduation.

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will support engineers, designers, and surveyors on a variety of projects in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Food & Beverage, and Wastewater market sectors.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting engineers with the design and analysis of structural systems, including building foundations, equipment supports, and other structural components
Performing engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
Preparing and updating drawings, technical documentation, and project deliverables
Utilizing structural analysis and design software such as Visual Analysis, RISA, TEDDS, and ENERCALC
Reviewing submittals and assisting with quality control activities
Collaborating with structural engineers, design technicians, surveyors, mechanical and process engineers, project managers, and other project team members
May visit project sites to observe construction progress, perform site-related tasks, and support project execution in accordance with contract documents
May participate in client meetings and assist with client communication related to specific projects
Developing technical skills with mentorship and guidance from senior engineers
Performing other duties as assigned

The successful candidate must have:

Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field

The preferred candidate will have:

Previous industrial internship experience
Familiarity with Visual Analysis and/or RISA
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong enthusiasm for learning and professional development
Eagerness to grow technical and project-based skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to seek feedback

Physical Requirements:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.