Structural Intern - Summer 2027

DCI Engineers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

DCI Engineers in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on real projects. You’ll work on Revit detailing, construction support, and preliminary structural analysis under the supervision of senior engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering at ABET-accredited schools, in their 3rd or 4th year or enrolled in a master's program, with strong communication, teamwork, and a drive to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering at an ABET-accredited school.
• Currently in 3rd or 4th year of undergrad or enrolled in a master's program.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction support services, including shop drawings or submittal reviews.
• Participate in construction site visits to support ongoing projects.
• Support Revit detailing and drafting tasks under supervision.
• Contribute to preliminary structural analysis and design on various projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and BIM designers to coordinate project details.

Skills

Revit detailing

Effective communication

Education

ABET-accredited university

Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering degree in progress

3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or master's degree in progress

Tools

Revit

Drafting

Job description

DCI Engineers - San Francisco

Jumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our San Francisco, 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

• 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.