Structural Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Merrick & Company in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a college or graduate student for a paid Summer 2027 internship in Structural Engineering. This program provides hands-on experience on real projects, mentorship, and exposure to multidisciplinary teams within an employee-owned firm.

Intern will engage in steel and concrete design, foundation design, drafting and detailing, and analysis, collaborating with engineers, designers, and clients while following schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Currently enrolled and entering junior year of undergraduate degree or higher.
• Pursuing an engineering degree in Civil (structural emphasis) or Structural Engineering at an ABET accredited program.
• Completed basic statics and mechanics of materials coursework.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with steel and concrete design, foundation design, and detailing.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients; follow schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Skills

Statics & mechanics knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

Pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Junior-year or higher enrollment

Tools

RISA 3D

AutoCAD or Revit

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a college or graduate school Structural Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 at our Albuquerque, New Mexico office.

Merrick’s Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The intern will be exposed to a variety of structural engineering tasks which may include steel and concrete design, foundation design, structural drafting & detailing, gravity load analysis, and lateral load analysis of buildings and other structures.

The intern will collaborate with other disciplines, interface with engineers, designers, and clients, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently and in a team environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.


• Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year of undergraduate degree or higher.


• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Civil (with structural emphasis) or Structural Engineering at an ABET accredited program.


• Eligible candidate should have completed basic statics and mechanics of materials coursework.


• Good written and oral communication skills


• Ability to problem solve.


• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of at least one finite element analysis software program such as RISA 3D.


• Basic knowledge of either AutoCAD or Revit.


• Completion of some introductory coursework in structural analysis and either steel or concrete design.


• Local candidates preferred.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.


• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays


• Real work on Real client projects


• Coaching and Mentoring


• Weekly Training Meetings including \"Meet the CEO and President\"


• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.


• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).


• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.