Structural Engineering Intern - Hybrid, Real-World Design

Tetra Tech, Inc. in; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Support for PE licensure

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking Structural Engineering Interns to join our teams in Michigan and Kentucky. This internship targets students pursuing Civil or Structural Engineering degrees to gain hands-on experience supporting design and analysis of structural systems for infrastructure and facilities.

You will work with seasoned engineers and project managers, applying classroom knowledge to real projects involving steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and other materials.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
• Foundational coursework in statics and mechanics of materials completed.
• Basic understanding of structural engineering concepts and calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist structural engineers with design and analysis of building structures.
• Support preparation of structural calculations, drawings, specs, and documentation.
• Assist with design and evaluation of steel, concrete, masonry, and other materials.
• Gain exposure to software like RISA 3D and Revit for modeling and analysis.
• Support development and review of structural models, plans, and details.
• Review applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project coordination.
• Participate in design reviews and site visits when available.
• Perform other engineering tasks to aid project delivery and development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking Structural Engineering Interns to join our teams in Michigan and Kentucky. This internship targets students pursuing Civil or Structural Engineering degrees to gain hands-on experience supporting design and analysis of structural systems for infrastructure and facilities.

You will work with seasoned engineers and project managers, applying classroom knowledge to real projects involving steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and other materials.