Structural Engineer Internship - Fall 2025 Spring/Summer 2026

Structural Engineering Intern - Fall 2025 | Spring/Summer 2026

Location: 43 Discovery, Suite 120, Irvine, CA 92618

As a Structural Engineering Intern at Walker Consultants, you will design some of the largest structures in the world, including resort, casino, and airport parking structures. Parking structures are similar to both bridges and buildings and require skill in both structural design and materials science due to aesthetics, long spans, thermal movements, and durability challenges. These structures endure the elements with every framing member exposed to public view. You will be a member of an internal multi-disciplinary team consisting of architects, engineers, planners, and restoration professionals and will report directly to the Director of Design, Project Manager, or Project Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Works directly with Project Architects/Engineers to develop project designs and drawings.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural/structural phases including floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Utilizes BIM technology (Revit) in the development of 3D building models for coordination, design, and documentation.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Perform structural design calculations and detailing for superstructure, foundations, and soil-retention systems.
• Assists in project coordination and meetings with internal team members.
• Participate in the review of construction phase documentation.
• Review project submittals and shop drawings.
• Opportunity to participate in fieldwork and site visits.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or Architectural/Engineering Technology.
• 0-5 years of previous structural design experience.
• Knowledge and experience using Revit is preferred.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with a range of individuals, including clients, consultants, and other architects.
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle is required for the duration of employment.

$25 - $30 an hour

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.

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.