Structural Engineering Intern — Real-World Projects & Growth

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance (interns off-site)

Paid overtime

Job summary

SSR is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to support our team on healthcare, education, commercial, and civic facilities projects. You'll gain exposure to structural design, analysis, and construction documentation while learning building codes and industry best practices.

As an intern, you will assist with drawings and calculations, work with Revit and AutoCAD, and collaborate with engineers across disciplines. This role offers hands‑on experience and growth opportunities within SSR.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or structural analysis software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Clear written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis for building projects
• Support the preparation of drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Work with engineering software and BIM tools such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Learn applicable building codes, design standards, and industry best practices
• Assist team members with preparation and execution of tasks on assigned projects across your discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, HR, IT, Marketing).
• Apply industry standards and SSR policies under the guidance of project leads; document work with accuracy and completeness.
• Attend team meetings; capture notes, actions, and due dates; follow up to keep tasks moving.
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge and skills; share recent developments or coursework insights with the team.
• Participate in internal/external trainings, lunch‑and‑learns, and site walks to build practical experience.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and peers; ask questions proactively and escal…

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Civil Engineering (structural emphasis) student

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

SSR is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to support our team on healthcare, education, commercial, and civic facilities projects. You'll gain exposure to structural design, analysis, and construction documentation while learning building codes and industry best practices.

As an intern, you will assist with drawings and calculations, work with Revit and AutoCAD, and collaborate with engineers across disciplines. This role offers hands‑on experience and growth opportunities within SSR.