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Structural Engineering Intern Jobs in Fairfax, VA

Walter P Moore

Structural Intern

Washington, DC

$27.60 - $38.40/hr

As an engineering intern in our structural engineering group, you will participate on project teams for architectural projects of all types, including commercial, sports, healthcare, and public ...

Dewberry

Structural (Bridge) Engineering Intern

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $29.75/hr

Dewberry is seeking a Structural (Bridge) Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Fairfax, VA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for structural engineering intern in Fairfax, VA is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.44 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Structural Engineering Intern assists professional engineers in designing, analyzing, and inspecting structures such as buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. Their tasks often include drafting plans, performing calculations, preparing reports, and helping ensure projects comply with safety and building codes. Interns may also visit construction sites, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and use engineering software to support design work. The goal of the internship is to gain hands-on experience and understand the practical aspects of structural engineering.

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To thrive as a Structural Engineering Intern, you need a foundational understanding of structural analysis, engineering principles, and coursework toward a degree in civil or structural engineering. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software, as well as knowledge of building codes, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a willingness to learn help interns excel in team environments and adapt to project demands. These competencies ensure interns can contribute meaningfully to design tasks, support senior engineers, and develop the technical expertise needed for future roles.

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Infographic showing various Structural Engineering Intern job openings in Fairfax, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,065 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Structural Intern

Walter P Moore

Washington, DC

$27.60 - $38.40/hr

Full-time, Internship

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities

We seek well prepared students of top engineering schools to expand their education in structural engineering through the internship program offered at Walter P Moore. As an engineering intern in our structural engineering group, you will participate on project teams for architectural projects of all types, including commercial, sports, healthcare, and public assembly buildings. You will also be eligible to participate in our in-house staff development program.

Qualifications

A sound technical background, strong communication skills and enthusiasm for the challenges of designing great structures are required.   

  • BS - Civil Engineering or completion of a minimum of 24 hours of engineering coursework towards BS in Civil Engineering
  • Accepted in or plans to apply for graduate program in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis
  • EIT preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill required
  • Flexible scheduling but should be consistently available a minimum of 20 hours per week

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Pay Transparency Disclosure Statement:This position has an annual salary range as stated below and is, in good faith, an estimate. The actual offered salary will be dependent on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, industry experience and internal equity. Walter P Moore reserves the right to offer more or less than the posted range based on the criteria previously stated and will do so in a manner that does not discriminate against a candidate's protected status per local, state and federal law.$27.60- $38.40/Hr. in San Francisco$26.45 - $36.80/Hr. In NYC$25.30 - $35.20/Hr. in LA & Wash. DC$24.15 - $33.60/Hr. in San Deigo & Chicago$23 - $32/Hr. in Denver

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world's most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.

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