Structural Design Intern

mydpr; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an engineering student for a hands-on role supporting design through construction documents. You will assist in drawings, specifications, and calculations, while learning Tekla Structures and collaborating with a project team.

The internship emphasizes learning codes, model development, site visits, and coordination with engineers and detailers to ensure high-quality designs within project budgets.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a structural focus.
• No prior work experience required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in progress or intent to pursue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing drawings, specifications, and calculations through all design phases under supervision.
• Develop structural designs and analytical models for building types using codes with guidance.
• Support construction administration: review submittals, respond to RFIs, site visits.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD tools, learning Tekla Structures basics.
• Collaborate with engineers, modelers and detailers to meet deadlines and budget.

Skills

CAD software

Tekla Structures

2D/3D modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (structural focus) in progress

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the creation of drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under close supervision. Assist in developing structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials and perform calculations and analyses using basic knowledge of common codes with guidance from team members. Collaborate with engineers, modelers, and detailers to produce accurate 2D and 3D models using CAD tools, including Tekla Structures, and deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions within budget and schedule. Support construction administration activities by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and participating in site visits as directed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of drawings, specifications, and calculations, with tasks that are specific and clearly outlined, during a project's design phase life cycle from conceptual design to completion of construction documents under close supervision and coordination with managers.
• Depending on depth of experience and knowledge base, assist in the development of structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials using basic knowledge of common codes, with assistance provided by other team members.
• Supports construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits.
• Utilize CAD software and other tools to create 2D drawings and 3D models. Learn the basic use of Tekla Structures software.
• Collaborate with team members, including engineers, modelers and detailers, to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality design solutions within budget.

Education Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a structural focus required.

Work Experience:

• No experience required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in progress or intent to pursue preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range: $29.00- $46.00 Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.