2027 Structural Summer Internship

Wallace Design Collective; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Design Collective welcomes a Structural Summer Intern to join our diverse team of structural and civil engineers, landscape architects, and surveyors. You’ll work on real commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential projects across the country, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard analysis and modeling software.

You’ll contribute to structural design calculations, BIM modeling in Revit, and collaboration with licensed engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural focus.
• Coursework in structural analysis and basic material design (steel, concrete, wood, masonry).
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar structural design software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, proactive, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Structural Modeling & Analysis: assist in generating structural model geometry and load analyses using RAM, RISA-3D, or ETABS.
• BIM & Documentation: model components in Revit alongside project teams.
• Engineering Calculations: assist in foundational design calculations under licensed PE/SE supervision.
• Code & Load Application: interpret IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NDS to determine wind, seismic, snow, and dead/live loads.
• Collaboration & Learning: participate in intern sessions and project team meetings.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team player

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with structural concentration

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA-3D

ETABS

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Brief 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.

Brief 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

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.