Structural Intern

IMEG Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

IMEG Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI invites applicants for a Structural Engineering Intern for a 10-12 week summer program. You will assist in analysis, design, and oversight of structural systems across various building types while collaborating with experienced engineers.

You will join a structural team serving commercial and institutional markets with exposure to education, housing, automotive, industrial, and municipal projects, contributing to sustainable design goals.

Qualifications

• 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
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written form

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with researching and finding resources related to projects
• Support client relations, project documentation, and permanent record files
• Coordinate design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring progress
• Review all project documents for accuracy before final checks
• Prepare and issue addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other duties as required by the contract services agreement

Skills

Design consulting interest

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD / BIM

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng — 2 years completed

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern in Farmington Hills, MI. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of structural systems for a variety of building types while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants.

You'll collaborate across disciplines, support project documentation and quality reviews, and contribute to work delivered within project budgets and client expectations. You'll join a structural team serving commercial and institutional markets, with experience across education, housing, automotive and industrial, and municipal projects, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

At a Glance

Location: Farmington Hills, MI; Jacksonville, FL; Cincinnati, OH

Discipline: Structural

Markets: Commercial; Institutional

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with structural design portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards
• Assist with researching and finding resources related to projects
• Support good client relations, the project design notebook, 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 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

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Broad structural portfolio across Michigan and nearby markets, with particular strength in education, housing, automotive and industrial, and municipal work.
• K-12 and higher education additions and renovations.
• Multifamily, mixed-use, and residential work.
• Automotive, industrial, and manufacturing support.
• Municipal, fire, police, and public building experience.
• Recent work includes Plymouth-Canton Community Schools campus additions and renovations, Education, and Ford Motor Company / Dearborn, MI / infrastructure and industrial support work, Industrial.

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

Pay Range: $22.00 - 24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

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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