Structural Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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/NationalOrigin/Disability/Veteran.