What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Intern - Summer 2027 position at DCI Engineers Inc?
DCI Engineers - Portland
Jumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Portland, OR office. As a Structural Engineering Intern, you’ll work on hands-on projects, gain practical experience with Revit detailing, construction support, and structural analysis, and collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive and innovative environment – all while learning and growing your technical expertise.
What You’ll Do
As a seasonal Structural Engineering Intern, you can expect your work responsibilities to include:
- Construction support services in the form of shop drawings or submittal review
- Construction site visits to support ongoing projects
- Revit detailing and drafting
- Preliminary structural analysis and design on a variety of projects and construction types
- Collaborate with engineers and BIM designers to coordinate project details
- Learn progressively through hands-on experience and mentorship
What You Bring
To succeed as a Structural Engineering Intern, you should bring the following skills and experiences:
- Effective communication skills
- Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering degree in progress from an ABET-accredited university
- 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or master’s degree in progress
- Collaborative, approachable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Interest in structural engineering design, construction support, and learning new skills
Why DCI Engineers
At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20 offices across the United States and 35 years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.
We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.