2027 Structural Summer Internship

Wallace Design Collective; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Growth

Real project experience

Team events & intern activities

Pathway to full-time

Job summary

Wallace Design Collective in Tulsa, OK invites you to join as a Structural Summer Intern. You’ll work with our structural engineering team on real commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential projects, gaining hands‑on experience with industry tools and practical design calculations.

Under licensed engineers, you’ll participate in project meetings, learn how concepts become standing structures, and be mentored to grow professionally in a collaborative, research‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Architectural Engineering with a structural focus.
• Coursework in structural analysis; familiarity with design software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; proactive learner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural modeling and analysis for projects.
• Draft and model components in Revit with project teams.
• Perform basic design calculations under PE/SE guidance.
• Apply building codes to determine loads and ensure compliance.
• Participate in intern learning sessions and project meetings.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Civil/Architectural Engineering with structural concentration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

RAM Structural System

RISA-3D

ETABS

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.