Structural Intern

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a Structural Intern to gain hands-on experience in structural engineering and project design. You will work under the supervision of senior engineers on design criteria, calculations, and construction documents for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber elements.

Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program, with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Active participant in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects using structural engineering principles to design and detail steel, concrete, wood, and masonry elements.
• Work under guidance of senior structural engineers to assist with design criteria, models, calculations, and construction documents.
• Participate in mentoring programs and engage with company leaders.
• Perform assignments under supervision of a professional or project manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

2 years toward degree

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Structural Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures using your knowledge of structural engineering principles to design and detail steel, concrete, wood, and masonry elements.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a senior-level structural engineers to assist with structural engineering tasks including development of project design criteria, analytical models, design calculations (steel, concrete, masonry, and timber), construction details and construction documents.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals’ programs
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or project manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

United States-Kansas-Overland Park

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Oct 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.