2027 Structural Student Intern

HGA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HGA invites motivated students to join its Structural Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 across Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Washington, DC. The 12-week program begins by June 1, 2027, with opportunities to start earlier based on school schedules.

Interns will engage in diverse projects, calculations, and site observations, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative firm culture. We seek students pursuing Architectural or Civil Engineering with a Structural focus, in junior year or above,

Qualifications

• Pursuing ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's in Architectural or Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis.
• Junior year or higher in undergrad or graduate program.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software.
• Understanding of steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in collaborative, sustainable, and innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to a variety of structural engineering projects.
• Perform structural engineering calculations and assist with building system design.
• Research building code requirements and design considerations.
• Analyze reports, drawings, specifications, testing results, and data.
• Utilize structural analysis and design software to support project work.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in site visits and construction observations.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Steel RC design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative design

Education

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Generic structural analysis software

Job description

Overview:

Summer 2027 - Structural Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!

Locations: Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI; and Washington, DC

Begin to build your future at HGA!We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).

HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices.Our nationally recognized team of integrated experts partner closely with clients through a collaborative and transparent process, delivering successful project outcomes across Healthcare, Education, Science + Technology, Arts, Community + Living, Workplace, and Government markets.

At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we’ve reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

Application deadline: October 23, 2026Interviews conducted: October – November 2026Offers extended: By December 2026Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 – Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

What you'll do:

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of engineering experiences, including:

• Gain exposure to a variety of structural engineering projects and professional experiences.
• Perform structural engineering calculations and assist with the design of building systems.
• Research building code requirements and technical design considerations.
• Analyze reports, drawings, specifications, testing results, and other project data.
• Utilize structural analysis and design software to support project work.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in site visits and construction observations to better understand project execution.

What you’ll bring:

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Currently in your junior year or above of an undergraduate program or enrolled in a graduate program.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software.
• Understanding of steel and reinforced concrete design principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in collaborative, sustainable, and innovative design solutions.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour - $25/hour (Mid-West) and $29/hour (Boston or Washington, DC).

We are excited to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application!

Thank you and we can't wait to hear from you!