Structural Engineer Internships
Structural engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Food & Beverage, with Thornton Tomasetti, Black & Veatch, and DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS among the employers posting roles now.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
- Providing technical and design support for industrial and/or water project designs as part of a team.
- Corresponding with project managers, project teams, and clients.
- Growing professionally by engaging in a variety of market sectors with the guidance and experience of the existing team.
- Working on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously with the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree.
- Prior internship experience in Consulting Engineering firm or Municipal work environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Microstation CAD software.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $22.00 - $31.00 / hour. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
- Providing technical and design support for industrial and/or water project designs as part of a team.
- Corresponding with project managers, project teams, and clients.
- Growing professionally by engaging in a variety of market sectors with the guidance and experience of the existing team.
- Working on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously with the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree.
- Prior internship experience in Consulting Engineering firm or Municipal work environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or Microstation CAD software.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $22.00 - $31.00 / hour. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
Structural Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Thornton Tomasetti13
- Black & Veatch10
- DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS9
- Sargent & Lundy7
- KPFF Consulting Engineers4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Food & Beverage
Tips for Your Structural Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer cohorts
Large engineering consultancies and infrastructure firms open summer intern applications as early as September. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are often full. Set a reminder to search active listings the moment your fall semester begins and submit before October when possible.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for structural engineer interns expect limited work history, so your coursework projects carry the weight. Document two or three complete projects, include the load calculations, structural drawings, or model files you produced, the software you used, and the design problem you solved. A linked portfolio or PDF gives recruiters something concrete to review.
Use campus fairs and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and your career center staff frequently know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller firms running their own cohorts widens the pool you reach beyond what appears on campus.
Practice structural engineering technical screens out loud
Structural engineer intern interviews commonly include a technical screen covering mechanics of materials, structural analysis concepts, and software proficiency, sometimes a design or hand-calculation problem. Practice solving problems out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured co-op and rotational programs early
Larger firms in civil and structural engineering run formal co-op or rotational programs built to train students new to the field. These programs recruit a full semester or more ahead of the start date and fill fast. Identify the ones affiliated with your university, note their deadlines, and apply in the first wave rather than after the initial cohort closes.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 28% of the structural engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying to well-matched openings early is more effective than applying broadly to every listing.
Structural Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a structural engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A design or CAD portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess for structural engineer candidates. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person than for cold applicants.
Can a structural engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for structural engineer interns is performance on real project work, available team headcount at the end of the term, and how early you signal interest. Position for one by treating every assignment seriously, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for structural engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, engineering consultancies, infrastructure firms, and major government contractors, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are structural engineer internships paid?
Most professional structural engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Stipend-only or unpaid arrangements exist mainly at nonprofits or very small firms, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a structural engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the software tools used, AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar, and link to or reference a design portfolio or case study where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the strongest technical evidence first.
Are there remote structural engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 72% of the structural engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract a larger applicant pool, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a structural engineering co-op, and how is it different from an internship?
A co-op is a structured, multi-semester work arrangement coordinated between your university and an employer, typically alternating full semesters of work with academic terms. Unlike a single-summer internship, a co-op runs for six to eighteen months and often extends across more than one rotation. Programs recruit early and are competitive, so identify co-op partners at your school and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get 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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