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An Engineer Summer job is a temporary, seasonal position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in engineering fields. These roles typically involve working on real-world projects, assisting senior engineers, and developing technical skills. Summer engineers may work in industries such as aerospace, civil, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering. The job provides valuable industry exposure, networking opportunities, and practical knowledge.

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Intern Structural/Architectural Engineer - Summer 2027

Seattle, WA • On-site

HNTB
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

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$25.28 - $37.92/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

What We're Looking For

We are seeking talented civil/structural or architectural engineering interns to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Kansas City for Summer 2027. Those interested in joining our team should be proactive and approach design challenges with a willingness to explore lots of ideas.
We are a group of design professionals that are passionate about Aviation, Sports and Transit design that connects and inspires people. Our practice believes great design comes from a spirit of curiosity, imagination and collaboration. We value diverse perspectives during the design process and take pride in delivering solutions that are specifically tailored to each client. We view each project as an opportunity to create something truly unique that connects us as a community.
HNTB is a design leader because we hire the best national talent and develop employees from within. Our culture is investing in the next generation of structural engineers with a focus on creating an inclusive, innovative, fun and collaborative atmosphere.
Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

What You'll Do:

  • Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
  • Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
  • Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You'll Bring:

  • Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
  • Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
  • Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.
  • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
  • Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or has completed at least three years of a similar undergraduate program with a structural engineering focus.

  • Revit skills

  • AutoCAD skills

  • Course work in structural analysis and material design such as steel and/or concrete

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#MZ

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Locations:

Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Seattle, WA (Downtown)

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $24.23 - $36.34. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Washington is $25.28 - $37.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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