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Structural Engineering Intern

CompanyOrigin Design
LocationDubuque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer, the intern will research codes and design criteria, document existing conditions, perform engineering assignments, and prepare structural calculations and design review materials. The intern will also support construction document production in Revit, review construction submittals, and develop design aids such as spreadsheets.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
100
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Origin Design is a full-service professional design firm. We deliver impactful, sustainable solutions to help the clients and communities we work with thrive and grow. Let’s work on tomorrow. Together. Learn more at origindesign.com.
About the Role

Description

Your future starts here.

Job opening.  

Structural Engineering Intern

DUBUQUE, IOWA


The Structural Engineering Intern position is designed to provide hands-on technical and engineering experience through meaningful project work that supports the intern’s professional growth and career development. The internship offers exposure to variety of structural/architectural projects, including commercial, education, industrial, residential, environmental and bridge structures, as well as performing structural assessments. You will be exposed to a wide variety of design techniques and construction materials including reinforced concrete, steel, wood and aluminum.  


Interns will work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical knowledge in project administration, engineering documentation, and design support. Future internships and opportunities upon graduation may also be available.


Position Responsibilities.

  • Work under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Research design criteria including building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide documentation of existing conditions.
  • Perform engineering assignments requiring application of engineering formulas, standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Prepare structural calculations incorporating hand calculations to support software results.
  • Prepare document review comments and detail sketches to convey the design intent.
  • Develop design aids as productivity tools for staff use (e.g., spreadsheets, etc.).
  • Assist support staff in producing construction documents using Revit.
  • Review construction submittals for conformance with contract documents.

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to develop technical skills, gain real-world engineering and construction experience, and explore potential career paths within the engineering profession.


How to Apply.

Please upload a cover letter and resume at: 

https://origindesign.com/careers.

Origin Design is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Key Skills
Structural EngineeringStructural DesignBuilding CodesRegulatory RequirementsStructural CalculationsHand CalculationsEngineering DocumentationDesign SupportConstruction DocumentsRevitConstruction Submittal ReviewProject AdministrationStructural AssessmentsDetail SketchingSpreadsheets
Categories
EngineeringConstruction