Structural Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly motivated intern for Summer 2027 in our Lansing, MI office to support Buildings/Structural Engineering. The role involves learning internal systems for structural calculations, drawings, and construction administration, and performing calculations using several design programs under PM guidance.

You will gain exposure to design codes for wood, steel, concrete, and masonry, participate in site inspections, review submittals, and assist with

Qualifications

• 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.

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 familiarity with material codes.
• Become familiar with design codes and methodologies for various materials.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

English reading/writing

Independent & team work

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Revit

RISA

RAM

TEKLA

TEDDS

SAFE

PROFIS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated intern to join our Buildings/Structural Engineering Discipline for Summer 2027 in our Lansing, MI office.

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.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real‑life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferrable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students’ areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full‑time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.