Structural Engineering Intern

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design’s Bridges & Structures team in Miami, FL seeks a motivated Structural Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on bridges, culverts, and retaining walls under senior engineers’ supervision. You'll assist with engineering analyses, CAD drawings, and reports while learning LEAP, MIDAS, ETABS, and AutoCAD tools.

This paid internship offers mentorship, project exposure, and the chance to contribute to real-world infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.
• Interest in Structural design required.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or Microstation preferred.
• Experience with structural analysis software (LEAP, MIDAS, ETABS, SAP, LARSA, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of engineering analyses and computations, CAD drawings, technical reports and cost estimates under supervision.
• Collaborate with Bridges team to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Apply classroom lessons to real-world projects in the Bridges & Structures group.

Skills

Structural design interest

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

LEAP

MIDAS

ETABS

SAP

LARSA

Job description

Overview

Launch Your Structural Engineering Career with Colliers Engineering & Design!

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineering Intern to join our Miami, FL team! You’ll gain hands‑on experience working on a diverse range of bridges and civil structures — from infrastructure to complex, one‑of‑a‑kind designs that challenge and inspire.

Our Bridges & Structures team is growing, and we’re looking for a forward‑thinking intern who’s eager to learn, collaborate, and take on real engineering challenges. At Colliers, you’ll be surrounded by passionate mentors, supported by a people‑first culture, and empowered to innovate as you help shape the built environment.

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will work in the Bridges & Structures group of the Company’s Infrastructure Division on various projects including new or rehabilitated highway, rail and pedestrian bridges and culverts, retaining walls and temporary structures for contractors.
• Responsibilities will include the preparation of a variety of engineering analyses and computations, CAD drawings, technical reports and cost estimates under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Collaborate as a member of the Bridges team to realize project deliverables and deadlines.
• Put classroom lessons to work in a practical, real‑world situation.
• Occasional field work may be required under the supervision of senior engineers or managers.
• In addition to the work‑centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.
• Interest in Structural design required.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or Microstation preferred.
• Experience with structural analysis software (LEAP, MIDAS, ETABS, SAP, LARSA, etc.) is a plus.
• Possess solid problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high‑paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.
• 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 transferable 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.