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Structural Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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Gessner Engineering LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Bryan, Texas

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist the structural department with design tasks, project site visits, and the collection of forensics and as-built data. They will work under the supervision of engineering professionals to support various residential, commercial, and higher education projects.

Qualifications

Gessner Engineering is looking for a Structural Engineering Intern for the Fall of 2026! To qualify, candidates must be actively enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a structural focus and have a GPA of at least 3.5. Good communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, CAD, and BIM software are preferred.

Job Description

As a Structural Intern with Gessner Engineering, you will assist the Structural Department in their daily operations on a variety of projects. Your specific responsibilities are commiserated with experience and the expected learning outcomes.

Internships with Gessner Engineering uniquely feature opportunities to grow not only in your technical proficiency, but to develop as a well-rounded industry professional. Gessner delivers on this by granting our interns opportunities to work on active projects, receive training and mentorship from engineering professionals, collaborate across disciplines, and more. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work in a team setting with other team members as well as other design disciplines like civil, geotechnical, and external sub consultants when necessary.
  • Assist with design for a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and higher education.
  • Visit project sites to assist with the collection of forensics and as-built data and conduct construction administration observation duties.
  • Manage time and workload effectively.
  • Work under the supervision and mentoring of structural engineers and designers.

Learning Objectives

  • Experience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMS
  • Experience in design and detailing of various construction materials
  • Experience in the design and analysis of building structures
  • Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents
  • Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience

Qualifications

  • Education
    • Required - Must be actively enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student working towards a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with Structural focus.
    • Required - Must possess at least a 3.5 GPA 
  • Experience/Skills
    • Preferred - Experience with Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
    • Required - Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals and groups
    • Be solutions minded. Always find a way to be part of the solution.
    • Be collaborative. Must have a positive attitude, work well with co-workers and clients.
    • Take initiative. Seek out every opportunity to do and to learn.
  • Availability
    • Fall interns are required to maintain consistent ability to work 16+ hours in at least 4 hour blocks of time.

Gessner Engineering does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time.

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.


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Gessner Engineering LLC

Every day, we take peoples investments, design ideas, and dreams, and use our expertise to help bring it to reality. At Gessner, it is a joyful endeavor that is evident in the atmosphere in our office and the pride we take in our work. Gessner Engineering has been solving problems using engineering principles since 2003. Our headquarters are in Bryan and our growth has afforded us the opportunities to add offices in Fort Worth, Georgetown, and San Antonio. Our Teams provide Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Land Surveying and Construction Materials Testing. This gives us the unique advantage of having direct access to in-house experts who contribute to the various stages of a project. The collaboration that happens as a result has proven to be a benefit to the team members as well as our clients. Are you a fit? Ideal candidates: 1. Take ownership of everything that they do. Doing a great job is inherently important. 2. Value Education; always teach, always continue to learn. All of us are smarter than one of us. 3. Understand the importance of empathy toward co-workers and clients; consider all perspectives. Be approachable. Approachability is essential to collaboration and to the Gessner Engineering team driven environment. 4. Dependable. Not just a buzz word on a resume, an actual character trait.
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