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About the Role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 in Austin, TX. This role involves supporting structural calculations, drawings, and construction administration for diverse projects including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse.

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable with internal systems for structural calculations, structural drawings and construction administration.
Perform routine structural calculations assigned by Project Manager by hand and with the assistance of design programs and internal spreadsheets.
Develop personal familiarity with material codes (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, light gauge) and internal resources.
Perform gravity design of beams, columns, studs, etc including connection design.
Perform lateral design of shear walls, steel braces and LG X-Braces.
Perform uplift design.
Perform foundation design.
Become familiar with design codes and methodologies for various materials including Wood and Light Gauge, Steel, Concrete and CMU.
Hand sketch redlines on structural drawings for drafting technicians.
Open and manipulate architectural drawings to verify the work of drafting technicians and investigate coordination issues.
Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by Project Managers or Project Engineers.
Review material submittals and shop drawings for conformance with structural drawings.
Assist with inspections, field investigations & surveys.
Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items.
Coordinate with Architect on sections and format.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
Current Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred.
Experience with Revit preferred.
Experience with structural design software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. preferred.
Completion of structural analysis coursework required.
Completion of coursework regarding steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles preferred.
Prior internship experience a plus.
A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Skills

Structural calculations
Structural drawings
Construction administration
Material codes (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, light gauge)
Gravity design
Connection design
Lateral design
Uplift design
Foundation design
Design codes and methodologies
Revit
RISA
RAM
TEKLA
TEDDS
SAFE
PROFIS
Microsoft Office
Communication skills

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Internship
Spring 2027

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field
Master's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Potential for career advancement
Opportunity to impact society through projects and Company sponsored activities
Learn in a variety of settings
Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects
Work side by side with other professionals
Participate in educational opportunities that build transferable skills
Career Exploration Series for networking and learning from professionals
Networking and trainings specific to students' areas of study
Reimbursement for education
Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

About the Company

Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure projects meet safety standards and functional requirements.
Our structural engineers design structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention for all types of new construction, additions, adaptive reuse, and renovations.
Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects utilizing steel framing, conventional and pt concrete, mass timber, wood framing, light gauge, and masonry.
By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure our designs meet project goals.
Our projects include new buildings, renovations and re-purposing.
Streamlined coordination with other in-house services facilitates an efficient approach and complete engineering package that spans all phases of structural design and construction.
This includes feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource.
We are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country.
On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time.
We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!
We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.