Structural Design Intern

LPA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior leaders

In-house training programs

Education opportunities (LPA+U)

Job summary

LPA, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Structural Design Intern to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. You will contribute to a broad range of projects and benefit from education and mentoring opportunities.

Join a high-performing design team where your voice is heard and your work is valued. The internship offers exposure to real projects, software training, and ongoing professional growth within a sustainable design

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of CAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
• Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curious and open minded to learn
• Committed to building a long-term professional career

Responsibilities

• Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA
• Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers in the comprehensive structural design of a large variety of building types and structural systems
• Work on research for next generation design and analysis methods related to projects

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Strong communication

Curious and open minded

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.

LPA is seeking a passionate Structural Design Intern to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. We are an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm that focuses on collaborative and sustainable design. Our structural engineering group has earned top awards from the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA), which honor “the most innovative projects in the world”.

As a member of our structural engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact. Here is more information about some of our work and our projects across LPA.

You will join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design. We offer numerous education and mentoring opportunities including software training, tech talks, and monthly LPA-U courses centered around innovative and sustainable design practices. Join a firm where your voice is heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA

• Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers in the comprehensive structural design of a large variety of building types and structural systems

• Work on research for next generation design and analysis methods related to projects

What We Offer:

• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects

• In-house management and leadership training opportunities

• Provide an opportunity to work on real projects with design teams

• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks

What We're Looking For:

Requirements:

• Some knowledge of CAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

• Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Curious and open minded to learn

• Committed to building a long-term professional career

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We believe great design begins with great people, which is why we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work-life balance. At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs.

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