Structural Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Structural Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 in our Austin, TX office. You will support structural calculations, drawings, and construction administration across projects from industrial to multifamily, while learning design codes and collaborating with architects and engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a civil/structural degree, with junior/senior status or graduate studies, and familiarity with Revit or related software; internship experience is a

Qualifications

• Pursuing civil/structural engineering degree with coursework completed.
• Junior/Senior or graduate student preferred for Spring 2027.
• Revit experience preferred and structural analysis coursework completed.
• Exposure to steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles preferred.
• Prior internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable with internal systems for structural calculations, drawings and construction administration.
• Perform routine structural calculations by hand and with design programs; learn material codes and interactions.
• Understand design codes for Wood, Steel, Concrete.
• Hand sketch redlines on structural drawings for drafting technicians.
• Open and manipulate architectural drawings to verify drafting work and coordination issues.
• Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by PMs or PEs.
• Review material submittals and shop drawings for conformance with drawings.
• Assist with inspections, field investigations and surveys.
• Edit and compile relevant specification sections; coordinate with Architect on sections.

Skills

Structural design

Communication

Independence

English comprehension

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Junior/Senior/Graduate student

Structural analysis coursework completed

Steel/Concrete/Masonry/Wood design coursework

Revit experience

Tools

Revit

RISA RAM TEKLA TEDDS SAFE PROFIS

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team in our Austin, TX office for Spring 2027.

From industrial design to multifamily, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers will ensure your project meets today’s safety standards as well as your functional requirements. Our structural engineers are able to design the structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention for all types of new construction, additions, adaptive reuse, and renovations. Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects utilizing steel framing, conventional and pt concrete, mass timber, wood framing, light gauge, and masonry.

By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure our designs meet project goals. Our projects include new buildings, renovations and re-purposing.

Streamlined coordination with other in-house services will facilitate an efficient approach and complete engineering package that spans all phases of structural design and construction. This includes feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable with internal systems for structural calculations, structural drawings and construction administration.
• Perform routine structural calculations assigned by Project Manager by hand and with the assistance of design programs and internal spreadsheets to develop personal familiarity with material codes (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, light gauge) and internal resources. Calculations to be reviewed with significant input from Project Manager. Calculations include:
  • Gravity design of beams, columns, studs, etc including connection design.
  • Lateral design of shear walls, steel braces and LG X-Braces.
  • Uplift design.
  • Foundation design.
• Become familiar with design codes and methodologies for various materials including:
  • Wood and Light Gauge
  • Steel
  • Concrete and CMU
• Hand sketch redlines on structural drawings for drafting technicians.
• Open and manipulate architectural drawings to verify the work of drafting technicians and investigate coordination issues.
• Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by Project Managers or Project Engineers.
• Review material submittals and shop drawings for conformance with structural drawings.
• Assist with inspections, field investigations & surveys.
• Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items. Coordinate with Architect on sections and format.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
• Current Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred.
• Experience with Revit preferred.
• Experience with structural design software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. preferred.
• Completion of structural analysis coursework required.
• Completion of coursework regarding steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles preferred.
• Prior internship experience a plus.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.