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Structural Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyRichard Adams Engineering
LocationRichmond Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the structural team with preliminary building design, structural calculations, and the preparation of construction documents. They will also coordinate with project team members and mentors to ensure design accuracy and develop creative structural solutions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
8
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants, P.A. (RAE) is a full service structural engineering firm established in 1993. Our office works hard to be timely in our responses to field questions and when problems are presented our office “runs toward them” rather than avoid them. We pride ourselves in getting favorable reviews from the contractor side of the business, the people who actually use our drawings. This close collaboration with the contractors ultimately benefits all parties involved including the developers and architects. Our firm has extensive experience in design / build project delivery and fast track projects. Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants has grown to have three licensed engineers, a degreed engineer, eight draftsmen, and are licensed in 29 states.​
About the Role

ABOUT YOU

Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1993. RAE offers a full-range of professional engineering services, including project planning and feasibility studies, conceptual design, design development, construction document preparation, and construction phase services.

We're looking for a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team of experts onsite in Richmond Heights, MO. Because RAE is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why RAE is an excellent place to build a career.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

An Intern has the opportunity to assist our Structural team with the following:

· Assist in preparing preliminary and structural building design for projects across the country

· Help to produce structural calculations for implementation with technical design/drafting staff during preparation of construction documents for permit submittal as well as construction

· Communicate with technical design/drafting staff. Coordinate with construction project managers, architect, civil, mechanical, clients and other project team members to find creative solutions to structural building elements

· Working with a mentor to provide peer reviews of design drawings to ensure accuracy and find creative solutions or alternative design suggestions to save on cost and/or design schedule

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

· Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline

· Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0

· Ability to work 40 hours per week

· Previous Internship or Co-op experience preferred but not required

· Internship or classwork experience in AutoCAD preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong work ethic

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

· Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)

· Housing stipend (based on need)

· Performance-based bonus at end of Internship

· Industry-leading performance-based bonus program for full time associates

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· Traditional and Roth 401k

· Tuition reimbursement for associates

· Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

· 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

· 1-week paid volunteer leave each year

· 100% charitable match

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

· 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At RAE, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

For over 25 years, RAE has built its reputation on integrity, honesty, and trust. We value strong relationships—with clients, contractors, architects, and each other—because our success depends on true collaboration. If you want to join a team committed to excellence, accountability, and results, we’d love to meet you.

RAE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become RAE property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to RAE without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with RAE as well as written approval to submit candidates from the RAE TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Key Skills
Structural engineeringCivil engineeringAutocadStructural designTechnical draftingProject planningFeasibility studiesConstruction documentationPeer reviewCommunication skillsWork ethicCollaboration
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsulting
Benefits
Competitive hourly rateHousing stipendPerformance-based bonusEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401kTuition reimbursementScholarship for associates childrenPaid sabbaticalPaid volunteer leaveCharitable matchMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid maternity leave