Structural Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Training

Flexible Work Hours

Paid holidays

Real client projects

Mentoring

Job summary

The internship runs mid-May through mid-August 2027. Eligible candidates are pursuing an ABET-accredited Civil/Structural program, have completed statics and mechanics of materials, and possess strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

U.S. Citizenship is required for client work.

Qualifications

• Graduation date after Aug 2027 required.
• Currently enrolled, entering junior year, pursuing Civil/Structural ABET program.
• Completed statics and mechanics of materials coursework.
• Good written and oral communication.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist with steel and concrete design, foundations.
• Support drafting and detailing, gravity and lateral analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients.
• Follow project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently and in a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

Pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

RISA 3D

AutoCAD

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 Melbourne, FL 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

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


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


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