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Structural Design Engineer Intern

DN LLC
El Cajon, CA Intern
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.


We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.


As a Structural Design Engineer Intern at DN, you will gain hands-on experience in the exciting field of civil engineering and construction. With a dedicated mentor in the industry you will contribute to real projects, develop valuable skills, and learn about the lifecycle of heavy-civil construction projects, from conception to completion. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, build your future, and make a tangible impact in communities across the US!

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Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Assist Design Engineers by performing preliminary tank designs, drafting preliminary tank details, reviewing geotechnical project reports, and customizing project specification language.
  • Perform material take-offs of all items needed for construction of final tank designs.
  • Create project specific construction information packages to assist the DN Construction department in building a new tank.
  • Support various research projects in the Engineering department.
  • Visit tank construction sites and assist Design Engineers in tank and shoring inspections.


Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering undergraduate program. A concentration in Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience working with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
  • Ability to problem-solve in individual and team settings.
  • Transportation to El Cajon, CA.


Benefits:
  • Competitive Hourly Rate
  • Paid Time Off
  • Scholarship ($3,000) Opportunity
  • Bonus Program
  • Employee referral program
  • Leadership training programs


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$24 - $25 an hour
DN offers a starting hourly rate of $24 per hour for interns and co-op students. This compensation is based on market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company.
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DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Salary : $24 - $25

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