Structural Engineering Intern | Madison, WI

IMEG; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

IMEG in Madison, WI seeks a Structural Engineering Intern for a 10–12 week summer program. You will assist with analysis, design, and documentation of structural systems for buildings and other structures.

You will work with experienced engineers, gain hands-on exposure, and contribute to projects across structural, commercial, and institutional markets, including sustainable design goals like SE2050.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prior internship in building design consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis, design, and implementation of systems within project budgets.
• Assist design portions of projects related to discipline systems per code and IMEG standards.
• Research resources related to projects and maintain design documentation.
• Coordinate design and schedules with architectural, electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines.
• Document design decisions and meetings promptly and monitor progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy before final checks.
• Prepare and issue addendum information; conduct site observations as required.

Skills

Strong interest in design consulting

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD and BIM

Clear communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Job description

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 Madison, WI to support the analysis, design, and implementation of structural systems for buildings and other structures. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers and consultants while gaining hands-on exposure to project work and structural design processes.

Over a 10-12 week summer program, you’ll assist with project documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and periodic job site observations while helping the team meet project goals and client expectations within budget. You’ll contribute to work across structural, commercial, and institutional markets, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

At a Glance

Location: Madison, WI

Discipline: Structural

Markets: Structural; Commercial; Institutional

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 analysis, design, and implementation of structural systems in buildings and other structures while working within the project’s monetary budget.
• Assist with design portions of a project related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching and finding resources with regards to projects.
• Assist with good client relations, project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and suppliers.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required

Skills and 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 (Building Information Model) 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

About the Team

• Large multi-office structural team with active work across healthcare, education, housing, industrial, and public-sector projects in the Midwest and beyond.
• Strong mix of new buildings, additions, renovations, crane and foundation studies, civic facilities, and structural support for complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Recent work includes QCRH-QCBT HQ, Commercial, and Regional Medical Center - Surgical Addition, Healthcare.

Why IMEG

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

• 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

IMEG

• generous PTO
• flexible schedule
• assistance with tuition reimbursement
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

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