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Structural Engineering Intern | Summer 2026
CompanyDLR Group
LocationDallas
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will assist in the design process of structural systems and attend design team meetings. You will also coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1986
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge, and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/">DLR Group</a> is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.</p></div><p>Our Engineering team has an opening for a <strong>Structural Engineering</strong> intern. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026 and will require approximately 40 hours of work per week in the office.</p>
<p><strong>Location: Dallas, Texas</strong></p>
<p>We have multiple positions and locations available. Please refer to all openings posted and apply to the locations that are most suitable to your living situation during the course of your internship.</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p>
<p>As a Structural Engineering Intern at DLR Group you will be responsible for assisting in the design process of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.</p>
<p><strong>About EPX at DLR Group:</strong></p>
<p>As an intern at DLR Group, you will be a part of our Emerging Professional Experience Program. The <a href="https://www.dlrgroup.com/emerging-professional-experience/">EPX program</a> provides diverse perspectives on the needs of a design enterprise, and the possibilities for experiences and growth within the design profession. The goal is to provide a strong foundation to build your career on and explore opportunities within the AEC industry. The program is composed of three major components: mentorship, work, and weekly classes. These classes include EP-specific onboarding, design culture, marketing and business development, sustainability, design technology, communication style education, mentoring, resource and project management, construction site opportunities, research, equity, design agency, and career next steps. You will hear from some of our top executives and integrated designers during this time!</p>
<p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work with a licensed engineer designing structural systems for new construction and/or building renovation projects</li>
<li>Attend design team meetings with a structural engineer and observe the coordination that occurs among the team members of a multi-disciplinary design team</li>
<li>Assist a structural engineer with the design and development of construction documents primarily using Revit</li>
<li>Visit an active construction site (contingent on the status of local construction projects)</li>
<li>Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture and other disciplines</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering program</li>
<li>Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Interest in architectural building design</li>
<li>Experience or interest with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow</li>
<li>At least a third-year student in an accredited engineering program</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><a href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/">DLR Group</a> is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.</p>
<p>We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.</p>
<p>Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.<br><br><span data-teams="true">DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.</span></p>
<p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.</p>
<p> </p></div>
Key Skills
Structural EngineeringDesignConstruction AdministrationRevitBIMTeam CoordinationMentorshipProject ManagementSustainabilityCommunicationResearchEquityDesign TechnologyConstruction Site ExperienceArchitectural DesignEmerging Professional Experience
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