Structural Engineering Intern

Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated intern to join our Buildings/Structural Engineering Discipline for Summer 2027 in our Lansing, MI office.

From industrial design to multifamily, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers will ensure your project meets today’s safety standards as well as your functional requirements. Our structural engineers are able to design the structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention for all types of new construction, additions, adaptive reuse, and renovations. Our engineers have the knowledge and experience to design projects utilizing steel framing, conventional and pt concrete, mass timber, wood framing, light gauge, and masonry.

By developing strong connections with our clients, Colliers Engineering & Design engineers ensure our designs meet project goals. Our projects include new buildings, renovations and re-purposing.

Streamlined coordination with other in-house services will facilitate an efficient approach and complete engineering package that spans all phases of structural design and construction. This includes feasibility studies, scope and condition assessment, code compliance review, static/dynamic load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding services, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable with internal systems for structural calculations, structural drawings and construction administration.
• Perform routine structural calculations assigned by Project Manager by hand and with the assistance of design programs and internal spreadsheets to develop personal familiarity with material codes (concrete, steel, wood, masonry, light gauge) and internal resources. Calculations to be reviewed with significant input from Project Manager. Calculations include:
  • Gravity design of beams, columns, studs, etc including connection design.
  • Lateral design of shear walls, steel braces and LG X-Braces.
  • Uplift design.
  • Foundation design.
• Become familiar with design codes and methodologies for various materials including:
  • • Wood and Light Gauge
    • Steel
    • Concrete and CMU
• Hand sketch redlines on structural drawings for drafting technicians.
• Open and manipulate architectural drawings to verify the work of drafting technicians and investigate coordination issues.
• Prepare calculation and drawing packages for review by Project Managers or Project Engineers.
• Review material submittals and shop drawings for conformance with structural drawings.
• Assist with inspections, field investigations & surveys.
• Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items. Coordinate with Architect on sections and format.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
• Current Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred.
• Experience with Revit preferred.
• Experience with structural design software such as RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. preferred.
• Completion of structural analysis coursework required.
• Completion of coursework regarding steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles preferred.
• Prior internship experience a plus.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.