What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer | Intern position at Degenkolb Engineers Career Center?
Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need—whether meeting stringent codes, staying on budget, adhering to tight schedules, or creating landmark structural systems.
Position Description: Degenkolb is again offering a summer internship program for future engineers! The goal of this program is to give students an understanding of how a structural engineering practice operates to complement academic training and to create a recruitment pipeline. We are fortunate to hire many former interns full-time after they complete their studies. Internships are available in our California offices (Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco). Applicants may indicate interest in multiple locations on a single application.
Ideal Candidate: A high-achieving current Senior or Graduate student (undergraduate GPA 3.40 or above) with a passion for structural engineering. Interest in seismic analysis is strongly preferred. If you're graduating from your master's program in spring 2026 your are not eligible for our internship program and should apply for our Designer role.
Compensation: The pay rate for this position, across the various offices, ranges between $32 - $38.50 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.
Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun, collaborative office environment. Our firm is filled with experts united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for personal lives. You’ll benefit from professional development within a supportive, transparent team. Learn more: https://degenkolb.com/culture/
Scholarship Program: Interns hired into the program are eligible to apply for our competitive scholarships:
- One scholarship for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo students
- One for students at other California State University (CSU) campuses
- One for University of California students, with preference given to members of AISES, NSBE, SHPE, or WISE
Each award is a $4,000 grant, payable after registration for the Fall 2026 quarter/semester.
Scholarship Application Requirements (due March 1, 2026): Submit a scholarship statement (two pages max) that addresses:
- Career goals in the structural engineering profession
- Graduate school education goals
- Academic and leadership accomplishments
- Challenges overcome in your academic journey (e.g., first-generation student experience)
Contact: Michelle Chapman (mchapman@degenkolb.com) with questions.
We also participate in the NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship Program
Salary : $32 - $39