Structural Engineering Intern — Hands-On Design & BIM

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Decatur, Alabama is seeking a part-time Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The intern will assist the structural team with calculations, drawings, and field coordination under licensed engineers, gaining exposure to design codes and software tools.

The role emphasizes practical experience, problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplines, with hands-on work on industrial projects in a professional engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD or Revit) is preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in collecting information from field inspections.
• Produce sketches from field inspections.
• Interpret field sketches generated by others.
• Convert design sketches/mark-ups to Revit format.
• Assist in project coordination with engineers and designers.
• Support BIM/CAD standards compliance.
• Understand general structural drawings and deliverables packages.
• Communicate effectively and multitask across projects.

Education

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field

Bachelors or better in Structural Engineering or related field

Masters or better in Civil Engineering or related field

Masters or better in Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Salas O’Brien in Decatur, Alabama is seeking a part-time Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The intern will assist the structural team with calculations, drawings, and field coordination under licensed engineers, gaining exposure to design codes and software tools.

The role emphasizes practical experience, problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplines, with hands-on work on industrial projects in a professional engineering environment.