About the role#
As a Structural Engineering Intern in our Los Angeles studio, you will join our integrated design team for the summer of 2027. You will contribute to the design of structural systems for a variety of building projects. This role involves working alongside licensed engineers and collaborating with professionals across architecture, interiors, and other disciplines. You will gain hands-on experience throughout the design process, from early concepts to construction administration.
What you'll do#
- Design structural systems for new construction and building renovation projects.
- Attend design team meetings and observe coordination among multi-disciplinary teams.
- Assist structural engineers with the development of construction documents using Revit.
- Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other project disciplines.
- Visit active construction sites to observe project progress.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year at an ABET-accredited program in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering.
- Experience or interest in BIM workflows, specifically Autodesk Revit.
- Interest in architectural building design.
- Preference for candidates who are third-year students.
- Preference for candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Term: Full-time, Summer 2027 (May 18 through August 6).
- Modality: On-site and hybrid. We follow a four-day in-office model with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an hourly rate between $20 and $26.
About DLR Group
DLR Group is an integrated design firm founded in 1966. It provides architecture, engineering, planning, and building optimization services for public and private sector clients. The firm operates 30 offices globally and maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It is 100 percent employee-owned.
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