Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Structural Intern to join our Los Angeles area team. You will work under a Senior Structural Engineer on projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems, gaining hands-on experience and professional mentorship.

You will perform basic structural analysis, participate in project coordination with architects and engineers, and contribute to design and detailing activities using industry software.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials
• Performs Revit design for the structural discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs
• Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer
• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual building components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff

Skills

Structural analysis

Revit software

Coordination disciplines

Field work

Data gathering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands‑on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity:

Join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for challenging and exciting projects. Together, we can accelerate towards a brighter future. Our team of interdisciplinary engineers works collaboratively with clients to design buildings and processes that are on track for safety, performance, and sustainability.

Your Duties:

The role of a Structural Intern is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. The Structural Intern will be able to take direction and learn to perform structural analysis, design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials
• Performs Revit design for the structural discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs
• Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer
• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual building components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff