Paid Structural Engineering Intern — Hybrid, Mentorship

Progressive AE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Education sessions

Project site visits

Job summary

Progressive AE in Grand Rapids, MI invites a Summer 2027 Structural Engineering Intern to join a multi‑disciplinary team. You’ll assist with structural analysis and design, developing documentation from concept to construction using Revit, AutoCAD, RAM and RISA, under experienced mentorship.

Candidates should be enrolled in an ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering program with at least two years completed by Summer 2027; Revit experience is preferred and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering bachelor’s program with a focus on structures.
• At least two years of undergrad studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Previous Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and trends in design/construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Project/SharePoint/Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to meet schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents to Progressive standards.
• Assist in designing task and modeling assignments for various buildings.
• Perform structural analysis per Progressive standards.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and architects on changes to scope or budget.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, RAM and RISA for presentation and production.

Skills

Strong math

Analytical thinking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Bachelors program

Master’s degree enrollment preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RAM

RISA

Job description

Progressive AE in Grand Rapids, MI invites a Summer 2027 Structural Engineering Intern to join a multi‑disciplinary team. You’ll assist with structural analysis and design, developing documentation from concept to construction using Revit, AutoCAD, RAM and RISA, under experienced mentorship.

Candidates should be enrolled in an ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering program with at least two years completed by Summer 2027; Revit experience is preferred and strong communication is essential.