We are an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Structural Engineering Intern. This is a seasonal position for summer 2025 and will require approximately 40 hours of work per week.

Location: We have multiple positions and locations available. Please refer to all openings posted and apply to the locations that are most suitable to your living situation during the course of your internship.

Position Summary

As a Structural Engineering Intern at DLR Group you will be responsible for assisting in the design process of structural building systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

The successful candidate will

• Assist in developing structural designs from concept through completion of construction under the direct supervision from a licensed engineer.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Prepare structural engineering construction documents in Revit.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines.
• Attend structural site visits, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET accredited Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural/Structural Engineering program
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in architectural building design.
• Experience or interest with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structure) workflow.

As an intern at DLR Group, you will be a part of our Emerging Professional Experience Program. The EPX program provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise, and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry. The program is composed of three major components: mentorship, work, and weekly classes. These classes include EP-specific onboarding, design culture, marketing and BD, sustainability, design technology, communication style education, mentoring, resource and project management, construction site opportunities, research, equity, design agency, and career next steps. You will hear from some of our top executives and integrated designers during this time!

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The potential pay range for this role is $18-26 per hour.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer