Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 Job at The Austin Company, Irvine, CA

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  • The Austin Company
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary career journey? Look no further than The Austin Company, where greatness is not just a goal, but a way of life. As a leading design, engineering, and construction firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1878, Austin offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and professional development. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of industries worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, a collaborative work environment, and a passion for delivering exceptional results, Austin empowers its employees to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact. Discover the limitless possibilities that await you at and embark on a rewarding career journey with Austin.

Summary/Objective

The Austin Company performs design-build work for the industrial and specialized commercial market. The Structural Intern actively works with in-house engineers, architects, and construction departments to assist with ongoing functions. In addition to assisting with project support, each intern participates in an interactive intern-specific project. This unique opportunity provides coordination amongst the various engineering and architectural design disciplines. Throughout the summer, the interns choose a project, decide a site location, and bring their project idea to life with engineering design and collaboration efforts. Finally, a proposal and presentation are assembled, in which the interns pitch their design proposal to the architectural, engineering, construction and marketing professionals in the office. By the end of the summer internship, students gain an understanding for the project cycle.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

  • Drafting and 3-D modeling tasks in Revit or other BIM software.
  • Assist in answering RFI's, submittals, and other various items using Procore.
  • Perform calculations for specific tasks including steel & concrete design.
  • Participate in project and department review meetings.
  • Read and understand design drawings and specifications.

For the Intern Project, The Structural Intern duties are:

  • Coordination with other disciplines such as various engineering departments, architecture, and construction.
  • Code analysis and determination of load criteria for both gravity and lateral systems.
  • Design of foundation system (spread/combined footings, deep foundations, grade walls, etc...).
  • Design of steel members for both gravity and lateral systems. This includes beams, joists, columns, girts, baseplates, and bracing.
  • Design and detailing of concrete flatwork. This can include slabs on grade, elevated slabs, construction/control joint layout, reinforcing, exterior equipment mat foundations, equipment pits, and grade beams.
  • Construct a 3-D model in Revit of each structural element and coordinate modeling with other disciplines.
  • Create construction drawing set to be presented to engineering and leadership staff. This will include general notes and load diagrams along with plans, sections, and details for steel framing, foundations, and concrete flatwork.
  • Estimate material quantities for project by conducting material take-offs and working with preconstruction department to perform cost estimations.
  • Assist in constructing project proposal presentation.

Required Education and Experience

  • Actively enrolled in a 4 or 5-year degree program in Engineering.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The pay for this position in California is $25.00 per hour.

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer

Austin is wholly owned subsidiary of Kajima.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Summer internship, Work at office, Worldwide,

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