Structural Engineering Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Structural Intern to join our structural engineering team, supporting bridges, culverts, and other public infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with DOTs, counties, and municipalities, applying coursework to real-world designs and learning from senior engineers. The role involves assisting with analyses, bridge plans, and construction documents, while gaining proficiency in industry software.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in ABET-accredited undergrad engineering program in Civil or Structural Eng.
• Effective verbal and written communication; professional interaction with clients and team.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and work outdoors when required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design calculations for bridges, culverts, and retaining structures.
• Support preparation of structural plans, details, and quantities for construction documents.
• Review shop drawings and construction submittals against project design specs.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure effective communication and progress.
• Travel to project sites to gather field data and interface with clients and agency staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited undergraduate Civil/Structural Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services

The Structural Intern will join a structural engineering team supporting the design of bridges, culverts, and other structural elements for public infrastructure projects, working with DOTs, counties, municipalities, and other public agencies. Projects range from small culvert replacement designs to large multi-span bridge projects supporting critical transportation infrastructure. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply structural engineering coursework to real-world public infrastructure projects.

As a Structural Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply industry standards, while assisting Senior Engineers in the preparation of structural analyses, bridge plans, and construction documents. The intern will build foundational proficiency in the structural analysis and design software used throughout the structural engineering practice.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with structural analysis and design calculations for bridges, culverts, and retaining structures.
• Support the preparation of structural plans, details, and quantity calculations for construction document packages.
• Help review shop drawings and construction submittals against project design specifications.
• Develop an understanding of client interests and help identify approaches to address client concerns in the performance of project work.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external team members across public infrastructure projects to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather field data and interface directly with clients and public agency staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through engineering coursework projects or prior internships in structural or bridge engineering.
• Experience with technical software including AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, or other relevant structural engineering tools.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.