Structural Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
How This Role Will Shape Your Success
Walker Consultants is excited to offer a Structural Engineering Internship in our Houston locations! In this role, you’ll play a part in shaping the success of our projects by supporting our engineers with structural design, restoration, and forensic work. The contributions you make, from assisting with calculations to supporting field investigations, will help our team deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to our clients. This internship is a chance to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, develop technical skills, and experience firsthand how your role can directly impact the success of our projects and clients.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
What You'll Do
- 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, and 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'll Bring
Education Requirements:
- Junior or Senior level standing (or Master’s student) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Preferred Coursework:
- Structural Analysis
- Reinforced Concrete
- Prestressed Concrete Structures
Why Walker Consultants?
Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.
The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.
Join Us!
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.