Summer Structural Engineer Intern — Hands-on, Mentored

Degenkolb Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers offers a summer internship for future structural engineers with hands-on project experience across multiple offices. You will learn from mentors, contribute to active projects, and explore career paths within structural engineering.

Ideal candidates are civil/structural engineering students (through Fall 2027) with coursework in Structural Analysis, Steel Design, and Reinforced Concrete Design, plus a GPA of 3.40+.

Qualifications

• Continuing student through Fall 2027.
• Junior/Senior planning to transition to a Structural Engineering graduate program Fall 2027.
• Structural Analysis, Steel Design, Reinforced Concrete Design coursework required by internship start date.
• GPA 3.40+; strong performance in upper-division coursework.
• Interest in seismic analysis for West Coast offices or steel design for Michigan offices.
• Leadership roles or involvement in engineering societies like ASCE or SEI.
• US work authorization for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to active structural engineering projects and learn how technical concepts translate to client solutions.
• Build skills in structural analysis, design, project delivery, and site observation.
• Receive mentorship and candid feedback from experienced engineers.
• Participate in a summer presentation series and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Expand your professional network and explore career paths within structural engineering and at Degenkolb.

Skills

Seismic analysis

Structural analysis

Steel design

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering student

Graduate student in Structural Engineering (MS/PhD)

GPA ≥ 3.40

Job description

Degenkolb Engineers offers a summer internship for future structural engineers with hands-on project experience across multiple offices. You will learn from mentors, contribute to active projects, and explore career paths within structural engineering.

Ideal candidates are civil/structural engineering students (through Fall 2027) with coursework in Structural Analysis, Steel Design, and Reinforced Concrete Design, plus a GPA of 3.40+.