Structural Intern - Summer 2027

DCI Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Engineers in Houston, TX is offering a Structural Engineering Intern position designed to give you hands-on exposure to real projects. You will support construction, perform Revit detailing, and assist with preliminary structural analysis under supervision.

You are pursuing a Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and are in 3rd or 4th year or enrolled in a master's program.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering degree in progress (ABET-accredited).
• 3rd or 4th-year undergrad or master's degree in progress.
• Collaborative and able to work independently or in a team.
• Interest in structural engineering design and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Construction support services: 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.
• Coordinate project details with engineers and BIM designers.
• Learn progressively through hands-on experience and mentorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (in progress)

3rd or 4th year undergrad or master's in progress

Tools

Revit

Job description

DCI Engineers - Houston

Jumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Houston, 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

• 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

• 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.