Structural Engineering Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Location: Dallas, TX, United States Department: Administrative

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our buildings practice that provides Buildings Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the a wide range of sectors (education, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, healthcare, etc).

Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients.

We are seeking passionate interns for the summer of 2027 who possess excellent design, modeling, organizational, and communication skills, which will enable them to interact within a multidisciplinary team of design professionals. Successful interns will possess the creativity, curiosity, motivation, and skills necessary to create conceptual models and advance design ideas with a team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, specifications, codes, and other similar documents.

Utilize BIM technologies to develop three dimensional models of structures and their components under direction of senior staff.

Analyze and design individual building structural systems.

Work with project managers and technical design staff to prepare design documents through various phases of the design process including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, and calculations.

Create electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements.

Convert redlines to document-ready work.

Publish and manage design document sets.

Maintain drawing revisions.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to perform basic calculations and apply a well-developed understanding of engineering concepts.

Basic experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit) preferred.

Basic experience with design software (Tekla Structural Designer, RAM Structural System, RISA 3D, Enercalc, etc.) preferred.

Basic understanding of floor plans and details.

Has familiarity with shop drawings detailing various building materials.

Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling tools.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

Must be in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, or structural engineering from an accredited university. Completion of the junior year is preferred.

2 years of related project or internship experience is preferred.

Please note: We are looking for someone who is currently pursuing an engineering degree from an accredited school. If you have already completed an undergraduate program and do not intend to pursue an advanced degree, please check our website for other full-time positions that might be more suitable for you.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.