Structural Engineer | Intern
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 38
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation client service and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare education science and technology forensics construction engineering and federal buildings. We address every project needwhether meeting stringent codes staying on budget adhering to tight schedules or creating landmark structural systems.
Position Description: Degenkolb is again offering a summer internship program for future engineers! The goal of this program is to give students an understanding of how a structural engineering practice operates to complement academic training and to create a recruitment pipeline. We are fortunate to hire many former interns full-time after they complete their studies. Internships are available in our California offices (Los Angeles Oakland Orange County Sacramento San Diego and San Francisco) as well as Seattle WA. Applicants may indicate interest in multiple locations on a single application.
Ideal Candidate: A high-achievingcurrent Senior or Graduate student (undergraduate GPA 3.40 or above) with a passion for structural engineering. Interest in seismic analysis is strongly preferred. If youre graduating from your masters program in spring 2026 your are not eligible for our internship program and should apply for our Designer role.
Compensation: The pay rate for this position across the various offices ranges between $32 - $38.50 per range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors including company geographic differentials education level and candidate qualifications.
Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun collaborative office environment. Our firm is filled with experts united by a passion for industry involvement pride in company ownership and respect for personal lives. Youll benefit from professional development within a supportive transparent team. Learn more: Program: Interns hired into the program are eligible to apply for our competitive scholarships:
- One scholarship for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students
- One for students at other California State University (CSU) campuses
- One for University of California students with preference given to members of AISES NSBE SHPE or WISE
Each award is a $4000 grant payable after registration for the Fall 2026 quarter/semester.
Scholarship Application Requirements (due March 1 2026): Submit a scholarship statement (two pages max) that addresses:
- Career goals in the structural engineering profession
- Graduate school education goals
- Academic and leadership accomplishments
- Challenges overcome in your academic journey (e.g. first-generation student experience)
Contact: Michelle Chapman () with questions.
We also participate in theNCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship Program
Job Description: In structural engineering academic coursework is just the foundationhands-on experience makes the difference. As an intern you will work on active project teams gaining exposure to clients design challenges and firm culture.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a full-time Civil Engineering student currently in your Senior year who is planning to continue directly into a Structural Engineering graduate program OR a current Graduate student in Structural Engineering.
- Demonstrated passion for structural and seismic analysis (or steel design in Michigan).
- Strong performance in upper division civil/structural engineering courses (Undergraduate GPA 3.40).
- Active participation in extracurricular and/or leadership roles.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Intern Application Process: Click the Apply Now button and complete the application.
Submit all of the following:
- Resume--required
- Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate as applicable) -- required for consideration
- Cover letter describing why you want to work with Degenkolb and how your background aligns with this position--strongly encouraged
Degenkolb Engineerscomplies withEqual Opportunity Employerguidelines meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race color religion gender national origin age military service eligibility veteran status sexual orientation marital status disability or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we aretrulycommitted to increasing the diversity of our team andwevalue the different perspectives skills and experiences it brings to our firm.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Stress Analysis
- Structural Design
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Steel
- Mathcad
- Engineering designs
- Aerospace
- CAD
- Construction Documents
- Autocad
- Engineering Drawings
- Structural Analysis
- Layouts
- Catia
- ANSYs
About Company
Founded in 1940, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology,
