About the role#
AHBL is hiring a Structural Engineering intern to join our team in Seattle for the Summer 2027 term. You will work alongside experienced engineers to apply your classroom knowledge to active projects. This is a full-time, on-site position lasting 12 to 14 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Perform lateral force calculations for wind and seismic design.
- Design roof and floor framing members, including sizing beams, joists, and wall framing.
- Create 3D analytical models of building components.
- Work on structural detailing, including sketching engineered connection details.
- Produce drawings using Revit or AutoCAD.
- Design foundation elements.
- Attend occasional site visits or field trips to review projects under construction.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree program.
- Completion of Junior-level coursework.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week).
- Compensation: $23 to $25 per hour, based on experience and coursework completed.
About AHBL Inc.
AHBL Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1969. The company provides structural engineering, landscape architecture, community planning, and land surveying services. It operates out of headquarters in Tacoma and maintains additional offices in Seattle, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities. The firm serves clients in the military, educational, civic, public works, housing, and commercial markets.
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