What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineering Internship/Co-op - Fall 2025 position at Walker Consultants?
Structural Engineering Intern/Fall Co-op
Location: 1075 Main Street, Suite 410 Waltham, MA 02451
As a Structural Engineering Intern at Walker Consultants, you will design some of the largest structures in the world including resort, casino, and airport parking structures. Parking structures are similar to both bridges and buildings and require skill in both structural design and materials science due to aesthetics, long spans, thermal movements, and durability challenges. These structures endure the elements with every framing member exposed to public view. You will be a member of an internal multi-disciplinary team consisting of architects, engineers, planners, and restoration professionals and will report directly to the Director of Design, Project Manager, or Project Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Works directly with Project Architects/Engineers to develop project designs and drawings.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural/structural phases including floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
- Utilizes BIM technology (Revit) in the development of 3D building models for coordination, design, and documentation.
- Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
- Perform structural design calculations and detailing for superstructure, foundations, and soil-retention systems.
- Assists in project coordination and meetings with internal team members.
- Participate in the review of construction phase documentation.
- Review project submittals and shop drawings.
- Opportunity to participate in fieldwork and site visits.
- May perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- We are actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or Architectural/Engineering Technology.
- 0-5 years of previous structural design experience.
- Knowledge and experience using Revit is preferred.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD is a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with a range of individuals, including clients, consultants, and other architects.
\nWho We Are
Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.
However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.
Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence make Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.
Walker Consultants has been consistently included in Engineering News-Record’s list of Top 500 design firms for more than 40 years, with a ranking of 274 in 2023.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
Salary : $20 - $25
