Structural Intern - Summer 2027

DCI Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Engineers in San Diego, CA invites a Structural Engineering Intern to contribute to hands-on projects, support shop drawing and submittal reviews, and engage in Revit detailing and preliminary analysis.

You will work with experienced engineers and BIM designers in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment, gaining practical experience while learning core structural concepts and construction processes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited structural engineering program in progress.
• Enrolled as 3rd/4th-year undergraduate or master's student.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction support with shop drawings and submittal reviews.
• Participate in site visits to support active projects.
• Perform Revit detailing and drafting tasks.
• Assist with preliminary structural analysis and design.
• Collaborate with engineers/BIM designers to coordinate project details.
• Learn through mentorship and hands-on experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Structural concepts

Education

ABET-accredited structural program in progress

3rd/4th-year undergrad or master’s student

Tools

Revit

Job description

DCI Engineers - San Diego

Jumpstart your structural engineering career with

Jumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our San Diego, CA 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.