Structural Engineering Intern | Houston, TX

IMEG Corp; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Houston, TX is recruiting a Structural Engineering Intern for a 10-12 week summer program. You will assist in design, analysis, documentation, and site observations under mentorship to support commercial and institutional projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

The role offers paid, hands-on project work, a structured mentor-led program, and potential path to full-time opportunities within a 100% employee-owned firm. No sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Education Completed at least 2 years towards a BS Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• Experience None listed.
• Strong interest in design consulting and ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form.
• Preferred: prior internship experience in building design consulting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design work for projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching project-related resources.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and supplier teams.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and perform other services as required by the contract services agreement.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Design mindset

Design interest

Education

BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Structural Engineering Intern | Houston, TX 100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship Opportunities IMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern in Houston, TX.

Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of structural systems for buildings and other structures as part of a paid, mentored internship with real project work.

In this role, you'll support project documentation, coordination, and job site observations while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to help meet project goals and client expectations within the project's monetary budget.

You'll contribute to work serving commercial and institutional markets while supporting a team with active healthcare, industrial, and mixed‑use projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

At a Glance

• Location: Houston, TX
• Discipline: Structural
• Markets: Commercial; Institutional
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
• Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Assist with structural design work for projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching project-related resources.
• Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and supplier teams.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and perform other services as required by the contract services agreement.

What You’ll Bring

• Education Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Experience None listed
• Required Skills/Abilities Strong interest in design consulting Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Preferred Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Our Houston structural team is led by healthcare, industrial, and mixed‑use work across Texas and the Gulf Coast, with recurring corporate and life‑science support. Current portfolio shows structural design, assessments, and construction support for hospitals, clinics, office/lab interiors, mixed‑use towers, and heavy industrial facilities. Recent work includes Memorial Hermann Cypress Campus Expansion SD-CA, Healthcare, and Kelsey‑Seybold Beltway 8 Cancer Center, Healthcare.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.

A paid internship with real, hands‑on project work, not busywork.

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.

A clear path to full‑time: many interns and co‑ops convert to full‑time roles at IMEG.

IDEA Program: a firm‑wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon‑reduction technology.

Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader.

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm MEG, our in‑house AI platform helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG, an employee‑owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system.

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As a people‑centered engineering firm we know IMEG’s brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients – a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are IMEG.