Structural Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Job Description

Job Description

As a Structural Intern with Gessner Engineering, you will assist the Structural Department in their daily operations on a variety of projects. Your specific responsibilities are commiserated with experience and the expected learning outcomes.

Internships with Gessner Engineering uniquely feature opportunities to grow not only in your technical proficiency, but to develop as a well-rounded industry professional. Gessner delivers on this by granting our interns opportunities to work on active projects, receive training and mentorship from engineering professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and more.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work in a team setting with other team members as well as other design disciplines like civil, geotechnical, and external sub consultants when necessary.
• Assist with design for a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and higher education.
• Visit project sites to assist with the collection of forensics and as-built data and conduct construction administration observation duties.
• Manage time and workload effectively.
• Work under the supervision and mentoring of structural engineers and designers.

Learning Objectives

• Experience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMS
• Experience in design and detailing of various construction materials
• Experience in the design and analysis of building structures
• Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents
• Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience

Qualifications

• Education
  • Required - Must be actively enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student working towards a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with Structural focus.
  • Required - Must possess at least a 3.5 GPA
• Experience/Skills
  • Preferred - Experience with Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
  • Required - Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals and groups
  • Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
  • Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
  • Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
• Availability
  • Fall interns are required to maintain consistent ability to work 16+ hours in at least 4 hour blocks of time.

Gessner Engineering does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time.

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.