2027 Summer Intern - Structural Engineering, Buildings/Facilities

Tkda; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

TKDA in Bloomington, MN is seeking an undergraduate civil engineering student to join the Facilities Engineering internship for summer 2027. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on facilities projects across sectors and participate in the project life cycle.

The role focuses on learning steel and concrete design, producing structural models, floor plans, details, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit, with occasional site assessments and construction administration tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Strong MS Office and communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel locally for project assignments.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of structural models, floor plans, and construction documents in AutoCAD or Revit.
• Contribute to preliminary site assessments and construction administration activities.
• Support engineers throughout the project life cycle from design through construction.
• Learn and apply draft techniques for steel and concrete design concepts.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Local travel ability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis and an interest in building / facility design, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota!

As a member of our Facilities Engineering team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural) and architectural professionals and become engaged in a variety of active facilities projects within the industrial, government, education, and mining market sectors. Our goal will be to expose you to the various stages of a project life cycle from conception through construction so you have a better understanding of the work we do, how we do it, and more importantly, what it would be like to be an engineering consultant.

Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, and precast concrete design and assist with the development of structural models, floor plans, details, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. On occasion, you may assist with preliminary site / conditions assessments or construction administration responsibilities.

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington, MN; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.


• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).


• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation.


• Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc.


• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD.


• General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices.


• Previous coursework in steel and concrete design.


• Previous experience with MathCAD, RISA, or other structural analysis programs.

Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA Internship Program

TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

Please note that the formal interview process for all internship positions at TKDA will begin in late October.

Pre-Employment Screening

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.