Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 at Walker Consultants
Walker Consultants · Chicago, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Chicago
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding environment where you will work alongside and learn from the industry’s best and most talented? If so, you have found the perfect firm!
In this full-time internship position, you will be responsible for assisting Engineers and Project Managers on design and restoration projects. You will work with the local design team of Architects and Engineers and report to the local Director of Operations.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in on-site survey teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
- Learn how all the project elements form a completed project.
- Take an active role in project document preparation including drawings and reports.
- Assist with the design of conventional elements of projects including: ACI load combinations, shear, and moment diagrams, calculating column loads considering load path, foundation design (spread footings, piles, pile caps, drilled piers), retaining wall design (cantilever and basement type), concrete member design (slabs, beams, columns), calculation organization and documentation.
- Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
- Participate in on-site condition assessment teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
- Collect data pertinent to the project design including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.
- Visit job sites to observe construction and submit field reports to Project Managers as needed.
- Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education Requirements:
- Junior or Senior level standing (or Graduate Student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Preferred Coursework:
- Structural Analysis
- Reinforced Concrete
- Prestressed Concrete Structures
Other Requirements:
- Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.
- Willingness to travel for field visits within the state.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Some experience using Revit/AutoCAD.
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding environment where you will work alongside and learn from the industry’s best and most talented? If so, you have found the perfect firm!
In this full-time internship position, you will be responsible for assisting Engineers and Project Managers on design and restoration projects. You will work with the local design team of Architects and Engineers and report to the local Director of Operations.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in on-site survey teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
- Learn how all the project elements form a completed project.
- Take an active role in project document preparation including drawings and reports.
- Assist with the design of conventional elements of projects including: ACI load combinations, shear, and moment diagrams, calculating column loads considering load path, foundation design (spread footings, piles, pile caps, drilled piers), retaining wall design (cantilever and basement type), concrete member design (slabs, beams, columns), calculation organization and documentation.
- Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
- Participate in on-site condition assessment teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.
- Collect data pertinent to the project design including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.
- Visit job sites to observe construction and submit field reports to Project Managers as needed.
- Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education Requirements:
- Junior or Senior level standing (or Graduate Student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Preferred Coursework:
- Structural Analysis
- Reinforced Concrete
- Prestressed Concrete Structures
Other Requirements:
- Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.
- Willingness to travel for field visits within the state.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Some experience using Revit/AutoCAD.
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding environment where you will work alongside and learn from the industry’s best and most talented? If so, you have found the perfect firm!In this full-time internship position, you will be responsible for assisting Engineers and Project Managers on design and restoration projects. You will work with the local design team of Architects and Engineers and report to the local Director of Operations.What You’ll Do - Participate in on-site survey teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.- Learn how all the project elements form a completed project.- Take an active role in project document preparation including drawings and reports.- Assist with the design of conventional elements of projects including: ACI load combinations, shear, and moment diagrams, calculating column loads considering load path, foundation design (spread footings, piles, pile caps, drilled piers), retaining wall design (cantilever and basement type), concrete member design (slabs, beams, columns), calculation organization and documentation.- Use computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.- Participate in on-site condition assessment teams of existing facilities to determine the causes and solutions of deterioration or confirm as-built conditions.- Collect data pertinent to the project design including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.- Visit job sites to observe construction and submit field reports to Project Managers as needed.- Assist in reviewing shop drawings and submittals.- Other duties as assigned.What You Bring Education Requirements:- Junior or Senior level standing (or Graduate Student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.- Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.Preferred Coursework:- Structural Analysis- Reinforced Concrete- Prestressed Concrete StructuresOther Requirements:- Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.- Willingness to travel for field visits within the state.Preferred Skills and Experience:- Some experience using Revit/AutoCAD.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final hourly rate offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base pay during the recruiting process.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
Why Walker Consultants?
Walker Consultants holds a storied legacy in parking design, tracing back to its inception in 1965 as a trailblazer in structural engineering and parking design. Drawing from decades of expertise, the company's position as an industry leader is firmly established. By the 1980s, Walker had risen to prominence as the premier parking consulting firm in the United States, offering employees the unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from a distinguished and successful team.
With an unwavering commitment to visionary design, Walker’s team of experts focuses on creating parking facilities that remain relevant and functional for years to come, providing an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling environment. In the face of a swiftly evolving landscape driven by ride apps, novel mobility choices, autonomous and electric vehicles, and sustainability imperatives, our role at the forefront of designing adaptable, efficient, and future-proof parking structures reflects our embrace of innovation and change. As a creative professional within our ranks, you'll contribute your expertise to shaping aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced parking facilities, encompassing the broader impact of urban planning, traffic management, and sustainability.
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We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
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