About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects. You will gain hands-on experience in structural engineering while applying your academic knowledge to professional design tasks. The position is a full-time, paid internship scheduled for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform lateral force calculations for wind and seismic design.
- Design roof and floor framing members, including sizing beams and joists.
- Develop wall framing and foundation element designs.
- Create 3D analytical models of building components.
- Produce structural details and sketch engineered connection details.
- Use Revit or AutoCAD for project drafting.
- Participate in occasional site visits or field trips to review projects under construction.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree program.
- Completion of Junior level coursework.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software.
Location & details#
- Location: Tacoma, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-14 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
About AHBL Inc.
AHBL Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1969. The company provides structural engineering, landscape architecture, community planning, and land surveying services. It operates out of headquarters in Tacoma and maintains additional offices in Seattle, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities. The firm serves clients in the military, educational, civic, public works, housing, and commercial markets.
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