Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Position Description

Structural Internship Summer 2026 - Rapid City, SD

Join our team for Summer 2026 as a Structural Engineer Intern and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. You'll contribute to real projects such as schools, water treatment plants, universities, environmental structures, and develop your technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design calculations under supervision of licensed engineers.
• Help draft and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.
• Lead construction observation and site reports on inter-discipline projects.
• Assist with tasks including data entry, filing and scanning, record entry, and miscellaneous administrative responsibilities.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with project plans and specs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Basic

• Completion of at least one semester towards a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred

• Completion of at least 4 semesters towards a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience using Revit and/or AutoCAD for design production
• Experience using structural design software such as RAM, RISA, Enercalc, Mathcad or others.
• Active involvement in campus organizations and/or volunteer groups

Physical

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer

Location

Rapid City, SD - Rapid City, SD 57703 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor Degree

Position Type

Internship