Structural Intern – Buildings: Design & Impact (Summer 2027)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR's Building Engineering Services Group is seeking a Structural Intern – Buildings for Summer 2027 at our Des Moines area teams. You will gain hands-on experience applying structural engineering principles to design and detail steel, concrete, wood, and masonry elements for buildings, under guidance of senior engineers.

You'll join a culture of employee-owners who value inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, with mentoring programs and opportunities to contribute to real projects while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 for buildings.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of 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 for buildings.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals' programs
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office basics

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

HDR's Building Engineering Services Group is seeking a Structural Intern – Buildings for Summer 2027 at our Des Moines area teams. You will gain hands-on experience applying structural engineering principles to design and detail steel, concrete, wood, and masonry elements for buildings, under guidance of senior engineers.

You'll join a culture of employee-owners who value inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, with mentoring programs and opportunities to contribute to real projects while