Associate Structural Engineer Internships
Associate structural engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services and Food & Beverage, with Thornton Tomasetti, Black & Veatch, and DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS among the employers posting roles now.
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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117978
Opportunity Type : College Intern
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Job Summary
As a Structural Engineer (Transmission Line) Summer Intern at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.
Chosen candidates will be located in (or relocate to) Overland Park (KS), Bloomington (MN), Dallas (TX), or Houston (TX).
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of design specifications and contract drawings
- Perform variety of tasks to support engineering analyses, report production, and designs
- Prepare basic calculations
- Analyze systems utilizing computer modeling
- Organize and file project materials and references
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical skills
- Communications skills, both written and oral
- Initiative
- Self-starter, highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical skills
- Problem solving skills
Minimum Qualifications
No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering program with a preferred emphasis in Structural Engineering. Preference in coursework is at least 1 design course. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $19.71 - $36.86
Job Segment: Structural Engineer, Construction, Civil Engineer, Entry Level Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117978
Opportunity Type : College Intern
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Job Summary
As a Structural Engineer (Transmission Line) Summer Intern at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.
Chosen candidates will be located in (or relocate to) Overland Park (KS), Bloomington (MN), Dallas (TX), or Houston (TX).
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of design specifications and contract drawings
- Perform variety of tasks to support engineering analyses, report production, and designs
- Prepare basic calculations
- Analyze systems utilizing computer modeling
- Organize and file project materials and references
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical skills
- Communications skills, both written and oral
- Initiative
- Self-starter, highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical skills
- Problem solving skills
Minimum Qualifications
No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering program with a preferred emphasis in Structural Engineering. Preference in coursework is at least 1 design course. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $19.71 - $36.86
Job Segment: Structural Engineer, Construction, Civil Engineer, Entry Level Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
Associate Structural Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Thornton Tomasetti15
- Black & Veatch13
- DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS8
- Sargent & Lundy7
- KPFF Consulting Engineers4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Food & Beverage
Tips for Your Associate Structural Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large engineering firms and infrastructure employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Starting your search early gives you access to the full range of openings rather than arriving after structured programs have already filled.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for associate structural engineer internships expect limited work history and use project evidence instead. Document two or three structural or civil engineering projects with the tools you used, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or SAP2000, and include links to drawings, models, or case studies. A concrete portfolio gives recruiters something to evaluate beyond your coursework list.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens your reach beyond the employers your campus actively partners with.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Associate structural engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering structural concepts, load calculations, or software problem-solving. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud as you work through problems, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer. Work through sample problems with a classmate or in front of a camera to build that habit before your first screen.
Target structured internship programs at larger firms
Many large engineering and construction employers run cohort-based internship programs built to train people new to the field, with mentorship, rotations, and defined project assignments. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave, before general applications open and competition increases.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 8% of the associate structural engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, whether that is relocating for an on-site role, commuting to a hybrid arrangement, or staying remote, before you start sorting through listings on Migrate Mate. Filtering by location and work type upfront keeps you focused on openings you can actually accept.
Associate Structural Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an associate structural engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A design or CAD portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess your structural thinking and technical ability. Apply directly to companies posting open roles and attend campus career fairs, where structural engineering recruiters often move faster with students they meet in person.
Can an associate structural engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for associate structural engineer interns is consistent performance on real project work, available team headcount at the end of the term, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline early. Position for it by delivering quality work and building relationships, without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for associate structural engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large engineering firms and infrastructure employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves rather than missing the early cycle from large employers.
Are associate structural engineer internships paid?
Most professional associate structural engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in professional engineering settings outside of a small number of nonprofit or research contexts.
What should an associate structural engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented structural or civil engineering projects, naming the tools used, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, or ETABS, and link to a portfolio or design samples where possible. Add relevant coursework in structural analysis, materials, or mechanics. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote associate structural engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 92% of the associate structural engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from outside the local market, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get associate structural engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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