Structural Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Locke Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Locke Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a precast concrete manufacturing environment in Houston, TX. You will shadow engineers, assist with design tasks, and apply classroom knowledge to real projects.

The role emphasizes learning and professional growth, with opportunities to observe and contribute to design through production while developing teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering preferred.
• Strong interest in design, structural calculations, and applied engineering.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CAD software; exposure to modeling tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Learn how engineering projects progress from quotation through manufacturing.
• Assist with updating design calculations and programming tools under guidance.
• Gain exposure to producing mix designs and performing simple design calculations.
• Shadow engineers to understand precast repair procedures and workflows.
• Support the review of drawings and design submittals against contract plans.
• Learn how to create 3D models and designs using engineering software.
• Assist in preparing presentations on the design and fabrication process.
• Become familiar with ASTM and ACI design criteria, design loadings, and SCC mix design concepts.
• Participate in special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Engineering calculations

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

OPENING

Locke Solutions is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions and was recently recognized as Houston’s #1 Fastest Growing Company by the Houston Business Journal. We are in a period of exciting growth, expanding from one to three locations in the past two years, with a clear trajectory toward $100 million in revenue and a vision of achieving $500 million by 2035.

Brief Description

Locke Solutions is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions and was recently recognized as Houston’s #1 Fastest Growing Company by the Houston Business Journal. We are in a period of exciting growth, expanding from one to three locations in the past two years, with a clear trajectory toward $100 million in revenue and a vision of achieving $500 million by 2035. Our core values – responsiveness, teamwork, an ownership mentality, a ‘get it done’ attitude, and problem-solving – define our culture.

Role Summary / Purpose

The Structural Engineering Intern role is designed to provide students with exposure to real-world structural design processes within a precast concrete manufacturing environment. Interns will shadow engineers and designers, assist with engineering tasks, and learn how projects move from design through production. This internship emphasizes learning and professional growth—giving students opportunities to observe, contribute, and apply classroom knowledge to practical engineering challenges.

Learning Opportunities / Responsibilities

• Learn how engineering projects progress from quotation and award through manufacturing.
• Assist with updating design calculations and programming tools under guidance.
• Gain exposure to producing mix designs and performing simple design calculations.
• Shadow engineers to understand common precast repair procedures and workflows.
• Support the review of drawings and design submittals against contract plans.
• Learn how to create 3D models and designs using engineering software.
• Assist in preparing presentations on the design and fabrication process.
• Become familiar with ASTM and ACI design criteria, design loadings, and SCC mix design concepts.
• Participate in special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned.

SUCCESSFUL RESULTS

• Improved understanding of the structural design process and precast manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to real-world design calculations, modeling, and construction standards.
• Ability to observe and suggest improvements to engineering processes.
• Development of teamwork and communication skills through collaboration with project and production teams.
• Completion of internship learning objectives as outlined with the Engineering team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in structural engineering preferred.
• Strong interest in design, structural calculations, and applied engineering.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CAD software; exposure to modeling tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred

• EIT certification or upper-division coursework in engineering design.
• Prior exposure to structural design or precast construction is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

CLOSING

This internship is an opportunity to gain valuable exposure to structural engineering in a hands-on manufacturing environment. As a Structural Engineering Intern at Locke Solutions, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and see firsthand how designs become reality. This experience will help you build a strong foundation for your future career in structural engineering.