Structural Engineering Intern — Hands-on Project Experience

Gannett Fleming; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

GFT seeks a Structural Engineering Intern to join the team for a mid-May to mid-August program. You will work under supervision on detailed structural calculations, coordinate designs with AutoCAD and Revit, and assist in field surveys across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship and hands-on learning in a collaborative environment. The position offers an hourly wage ($21.00–$28.00) with potential movement to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Civil or Architectural Engineering, with emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Prior internship, work, or applied coursework experience in structural engineering.
• Familiarity with STADD, Revit, RAMSteel, or equivalents.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and willingness to learn Revit.
• Experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Capable of field inspection activities such as climbing ladders and using man lifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural calculations under supervision of Lead Structural Engineer.
• Coordinate structural designs to meet project requirements using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse disciplines and assist in field surveys.
• Review and organize structural shop drawings.
• Attend seminars to stay current with industry trends as directed.

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor's or master's in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Tools

STADD

Revit

AutoCAD

RAMSteel

MS Office

Job description

GFT seeks a Structural Engineering Intern to join the team for a mid-May to mid-August program. You will work under supervision on detailed structural calculations, coordinate designs with AutoCAD and Revit, and assist in field surveys across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship and hands-on learning in a collaborative environment. The position offers an hourly wage ($21.00–$28.00) with potential movement to full-time based on performance.