Structural Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in West Allis, WI is seeking a full-time, limited-term Structural Engineering Intern to join the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Structural Engineering Team.

The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027 and offers hands-on experience on sustainability and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include assisting engineers with design and analysis, preparing drawings, and using software such as Visual Analysis and RISA.

Qualifications

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the design and analysis of structural systems including foundations and supports.
• Prepare drawings, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.

Skills

Visual Analysis

RISA

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Four semesters of Civil/Structural Eng coursework

Tools

Visual Analysis

RISA

Job description

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a full-time, limited-term Structural Engineering Intern to join our Greenhouse Gas Reduction Structural Engineering Team in our West Allis, WI office. This internship is anticipated to begin in May/June 2027 and continue through August/September 2027.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support sustainability and infrastructure improvements. There is also potential for this internship to transition into a full‑time engineering position upon graduation.

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will support engineers, designers, and surveyors on a variety of projects in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Food & Beverage, and Wastewater market sectors.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers with the design and analysis of structural systems, including building foundations, equipment supports, and other structural components
• Performing engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Preparing and updating drawings, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• Utilizing structural analysis and design software such as Visual Analysis, RISA, TEDDS, and ENERCALC
• Reviewing submittals and assisting with quality control activities
• Collaborating with structural engineers, design technicians, surveyors, mechanical and process engineers, project managers, and other project team members
• May visit project sites to observe construction progress, perform site-related tasks, and support project execution in accordance with contract documents
• May participate in client meetings and assist with client communication related to specific projects
• Developing technical skills with mentorship and guidance from senior engineers
• Performing other duties as assigned

The successful candidate must have:

• Completed at least four semesters of college-level coursework in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field

The preferred candidate will have:

• Previous industrial internship experience
• Familiarity with Visual Analysis and/or RISA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Eagerness to grow technical and project-based skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to seek feedback

Physical Requirements:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.