Structural Engineer Intern Jobs in Springfield, MO

Are you ready to turn classroom knowledge into real-world experience? Toth & Associates is looking for motivated, curious, and innovative engineering students who want to gain hands-on experience while working alongside industry professionals on projects that help power and connect communities.

Our internship program provides students with meaningful project exposure, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to active client projects. Whether your focus is Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline, you'll have the opportunity to learn how your skills contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure.

At Toth, interns are more than observers. You'll be part of the team, collaborating with experienced engineers, designers, planners, and project managers while gaining valuable industry experience.

What You May Work On

Depending on your area of study, experience level, and project needs, you may have opportunities to support a variety of projects, including:

Civil Engineering

• Site development and grading plans
• Stormwater management and drainage design
• Erosion control plans and permitting support

Electrical Engineering

• Substation design and upgrades
• Transmission and distribution line design
• Power system modeling and studies

Transmission and Distribution

• Pole loading and line design support
• Route evaluations and field investigations
• Structure design coordination
• Engineering analysis and drafting assistance

Surveying and Engineering Technology

• Field data collection and mapping
• Utility and infrastructure documentation
• GIS data management and analysis
• Survey support and project coordination

What You'll Gain

• Experience working on real client projects from planning through construction.
• Exposure to engineering design, permitting, project management, and field operations.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Opportunities to strengthen technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Insight into the power, utilities, transportation, and infrastructure industries.
• A better understanding of potential engineering career paths.

What We're Looking For

• Current enrollment in an accredited engineering, engineering technology, surveying, or related degree program.
• Strong academic performance is preferred. A GPA of 3.5 or above is a plus but not required. Relevant internships, project work, leadership experience, and work experience will also be taken into consideration.
• Interest in infrastructure, utilities, high voltage, consulting engineering, renewables, water management, or construction-related industries.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and initiative to take on new challenges.

Why Toth & Associates?

At Toth & Associates, we believe internships should provide meaningful experiences that help students grow professionally and technically. You'll work alongside talented professionals, contribute to projects that serve communities, and gain practical experience that prepares you for a successful engineering career.

Whether you're interested in designing substations, supporting transmission line projects, developing civil infrastructure solutions, working with mechanical systems, or exploring the many disciplines that support the engineering industry, you'll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and make an impact.

Start building your future with Toth & Associates.