Structural Engineering Intern | St. Louis, MO

IMEG Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

Hands-on project work

Job summary

IMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern in St. Louis, MO to support the analysis, design, and implementation of structural systems for buildings and other structures.

Over a 10-12 week summer program, you'll gain hands-on exposure while working with experienced engineers and consultants. This full-time in-office internship offers a mentor-led experience across structural, commercial, and institutional markets, with opportunities to contribute to sustainable design goals including SE2050

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in civil/structural/architectural engineering with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong interest in design consulting and structural systems.
• Ability to work in teams and document work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis, design, and implementation of structural systems in buildings within budget.
• Assist with design portions of projects per IMEG standards.
• Assist with coordinating design with other disciplines.
• Conduct periodic job site observations.
• Prepare and issue addendum information.
• Document design decisions and meetings.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Support project documentation and client communication.
• Research resources for projects.

Skills

Structural analysis

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Two years towards BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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 St. Louis, MO 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: St. Louis, MO
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.

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

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 torace, 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 includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, 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 prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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