Structural Intern - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

DCI Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

DCI Engineers in Austin, TX is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with Revit detailing, construction support, and structural analysis. You will work with experienced engineers in a collaborative and mentorship-rich environment.

This seasonal role focuses on shop drawings, site visits, drafting, preliminary analysis, and coordinating with BIM designers to deliver projects while you learn and grow your technical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering with ABET accreditation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Interest in structural design, construction support, and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Construction support through shop drawings or submittal review.
• Site visits to support ongoing projects and gather field data.
• Revit detailing and drafting tasks.
• Preliminary structural analysis and design on varied projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and BIM designers on project details.
• Learn progressively through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaborative, team oriented

Independent work ability

Interest in structural engineering

Education

ABET-accredited university degree program in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering in progress

Tools

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

DCI Engineers - AustinJumpstart your structural engineering career with

DCI Engineers - AustinJumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Austin, TX office. As a Structural Engineering Intern, you’ll work on hands‑on projects, gain practical experience with Revit detailing, construction support, and structural analysis, and collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive and innovative environment – all while learning and growing your technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

As a seasonal Structural Engineering Intern, you can expect your work responsibilities to include:

• Construction support services in the form of shop drawings or submittal review
• Construction site visits to support ongoing projects
• Revit detailing and drafting
• Preliminary structural analysis and design on a variety of projects and construction types
• Collaborate with engineers and BIM designers to coordinate project details
• Learn progressively through hands‑on experience and mentorship

What You Bring

To succeed as a Structural Engineering Intern, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• Effective communication skills
• Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering degree in progress from an ABET-accredited university
• 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or master’s degree in progress
• Collaborative, approachable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Interest in structural engineering design, construction support, and learning new skills

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.