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Structural Student Intern (Spring 2025 Hire)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • St. Louis

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  • You must be pursuing a master's in Civil or Structural Engineering, have building systems coursework, and design experience in concrete, steel, or masonry. Strong communication skills and design software experience are preferred.
  • You will analyze and design structural systems, prepare documentation, review shop drawings, recommend process improvements, and visit job sites to verify conditions and observe progress.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in and working toward a Master in Civil Engineering with Structural focus, Master in Structural Engineering or Master of Architectural Engineering (Structural focus) from an ABET accredited program.
  • Coursework in building systems engineering required.
  • Concrete and steel design experience or course work is required.
  • Masonry and wood design experience is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Structural analysis and design of new and existing structural systems.
  • Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation.
  • Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
  • Recommend ways to improve process, quality and coordination efforts.
  • May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
  • May perform other duties as required.

FAQs

What is the primary focus for this internship role?

The primary focus for this internship role is structural engineering, specifically in the analysis and design of new and existing structural systems.

What educational background is required for this position?

Candidates must be enrolled in and working toward a Master's in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus, Master's in Structural Engineering, or a Master's of Architectural Engineering (with a Structural focus) from an ABET accredited program.

Is experience with specific materials required?

Yes, concrete and steel design experience or coursework is required, while masonry and wood design experience is a plus.

Are there any software requirements for this internship?

Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs, such as Revit and RAM, is preferred.

Will interns have the opportunity to visit job sites?

Yes, interns may visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which often involves physical walk-throughs of the site.

What type of projects will I work on as an intern?

Interns will work on various projects, including new construction and renovation in the Education, Health, S&T, Commercial, and Sports, Rec, and Wellness markets.

How will the internship support my professional development?

The internship provides hands-on experience under the guidance of a licensed engineer and involves working with a multi-disciplinary team, which facilitates skill development and professional growth.

What essential skills are needed for this position?

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to recommend improvements to processes, quality, and coordination efforts.

How can I apply for this internship?

Candidates can only apply to this position on CannonDesign's official Careers site, and they should include their resume and portfolio when applying.

What is CannonDesign’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

CannonDesign is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a work environment that is representative of the communities around us and focusing on future design.

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As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish. We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment.