2027 Structural Summer Internship

Theuniversityunion; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Design Collective is seeking a Structural Summer Intern to work with our 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.

Qualifications

• Education in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural focus.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and basic design software.
• Strong problem-solving, proactive questions, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Structural Modeling & Analysis: assist in generating model geometry and analyses using RAM, RISA-3D, or ETABS.
• BIM & Documentation: draft and model structural components in Revit.
• Engineering Calculations: perform design calculations under licensed PE/SE guidance.
• Code & Load Application: interpret building codes to determine loads.
• Collaboration & Learning: participate in intern sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Architectural Engineering (structural concentration)

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA-3D

ETABS

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

What You’ll Do

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.

What We’re Looking For

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.

Why Intern at Wallace?

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.