Intern - Structural Engineering

AHBL Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six paid holidays

Medical Benefits

Supplemental Benefits

Washington State sick pay

Retirement Savings

Job summary

AHBL Inc. in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Structural Engineering intern to work with experienced engineers on real-world projects. You will apply your classroom knowledge to design tasks and learn hands-on detailing in Revit or AutoCAD.

This 12–14 week summer internship starts in May or June, averaging about 40 hours per week, with compensation of $23–$25 per hour; prior coursework in structural/civil/architectural engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree program and have completed Junior level coursework.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software

Responsibilities

• Assist with lateral force calculations for wind and seismic design.
• Contribute to structural design of roof and floor framing.
• Size beams and joists, wall framing, and foundation elements.
• Create 3D analytical models and learn structural detailing in Revit or AutoCAD.

Skills

Analytical

Conceptual thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Structural/Civil/Architectural Eng (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Do you enjoy applying your superior skills to new challenges? Are you looking for a nimble firm where you can work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal team members? Would you enjoy teaming up with people in multiple departments to help get projects from a concept to being built? If so, we're AHBL and we've been looking for you!

At AHBL, we're not just shaping cities – we're creating vibrant communities where the work is rewarding, and every project is an adventure. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that’s as enthusiastic about transforming and designing spaces as we are about our daily office banter and team-building activities.

We're a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm that has been offering creative design solutions to public and private sector clients since 1969. AHBL has consistently been recognized as one of the premier local consulting firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. Our people love it here because we don't do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on the most diverse, complex, and fascinating projects.

What You Will Do

As a Structural Engineering intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers who are eager to share their knowledge and help you apply your classroom skills to real-world projects. Areas of work may include lateral force calculations for wind and seismic design, structural design of roof and floor framing members, sizing of beams and joists, wall framing, design of foundation elements, 3D analytical models of building components, and exposure to structural detailing, including the opportunity to sketch engineered connection details and draw in Revit or AutoCAD along with an occasional site visit or field trip to review project in construction. Internships will begin in May or June at approximately 40 hours per week and will be 12 - 14 weeks in duration.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree program and have completed Junior level coursework
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software

Compensation

• $23 - $25 per hour

Actual rate of pay will be based on the level of coursework completed, previous experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Six (6) paid holidays
• Medical Benefits
• Supplemental Benefits
• Washington State sick pay
• Retirement Savings

Extras

• Real-world experience
• Networking opportunities with professionals
• Potential for full-time employment after graduation

AHBL is committed to the principles of equal opportunity by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We provide equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

AHBL will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that covered individuals, including protected veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

AHBL will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us.