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Structural Design Intern-2611230SBI02

CompanyArdmore Roderick
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the civil engineering structures team by assisting with project research, preliminary design calculations, and analysis. They will also help prepare final design plans, cost estimates, and maintain project documentation.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
285
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions partner delivering design, construction management, and program management services to the transportation, utility, facility, rail, and aviation sectors. Agile and people oriented, we deliver tailored solutions to clients nationwide. We help our clients succeed through professional expertise, strategic leadership, and a personalized approach. Visit our website to learn more about us!
About the Role
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Our Vision
Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities

Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions

Our Values
We Care: especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety

Job Overview
We are seeking a Summer 2026 Structural Design Intern to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Structural Design Intern, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever-evolving project needs.  This opportunity will be located in our Chicago, IL and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Ardmore Roderick civil engineering structures team on various tasks for assigned projects
  • Learn basic principles of civil engineering in structural design projects for our clients
  • Assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis
  • Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates
  • Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation
Required Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a four-year degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
  • Interest in transportation based structural design projects, i.e. bridges, retaining walls and other civil based design work
  • Familiarity with design programs such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
  • Have good to great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior internship experience with civil engineering projects
  • Familiarity with MathCAD, STAAD or Shoring Suite
Benefits
  • 401K (Must be 21 or older to participate)
  • Part-Time PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sponsorship, housing or relocation are not available for this opportunity. 

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
 
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Hourly Pay: $25, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
Key Skills
Civil engineeringStructural designMicrostationAutocadMicrosoft officeProject documentationDesign calculationsCommunicationOrganizational skillsMathcadStaadShoring suite
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTransportation
Benefits
401kPart-time ptoEmployee assistance program