Structural Engineer Intern: Bridges, Buildings & Mentorship

Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Assoc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Casual dress

Flexible schedule

Free parking

Community involvement

Job summary

GRAEF in Chicago offers a Structural Engineer Internship starting summer 2027. You will work on bridge and building projects, applying design techniques and Revit for documentation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and contributing to project deliverables under supervision. The internship targets students pursuing civil engineering with a structural focus, with a preference for those aiming to advance to a Master’s in structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis in course work.
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering would be a plus.
• Internship experience in structural building or bridge design/bridge inspection is preferred.
• Ability to grasp new concepts and eager to learn new things.
• Enjoy a balance of independent tasks and working with a project team.
• Hourly pay rate is between $22-$24/hour.

Responsibilities

• Learn design and specifications for a variety of building structures.
• Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking.
• Use of Revit for construction documentation and coordination with project team members.
• Learn design and specifications for transportation structures, including highway and railroad bridges, retaining walls and box culverts under the supervision of the lead structural engineer, per DOT requirements.
• Assemble design documentation, reports, and quantity calculations for checking.
• Perform structural inspection of bridges and highway structures.
• Perform work as part of a team, in accordance with project budget and schedule under supervision.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural emphasis

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering would be a plus

Tools

Revit

Job description

GRAEF in Chicago offers a Structural Engineer Internship starting summer 2027. You will work on bridge and building projects, applying design techniques and Revit for documentation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and contributing to project deliverables under supervision. The internship targets students pursuing civil engineering with a structural focus, with a preference for those aiming to advance to a Master’s in structural engineering.