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IMEG Corporation
Structural Intern
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$64,836 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Structural Intern IMEG Corporation life insurance, tuition reimbursement United States, Michigan, Detroit Aug 19, 2026 100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture IMEG is hiring a Structural Engineering Intern in Farmington Hills, MI. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of structural systems for a variety of building types while working closely with experienced engineers and consultants. You'll collaborate across disciplines, support project documentation and quality reviews, and contribute to work delivered within project budgets and client expectations. You'll join a structural team serving commercial and institutional markets, with experience across education, housing, automotive and industrial, and municipal projects, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050. At a
Glance Location:
Farmington Hills, MI; Jacksonville, FL;Cincinnati, OH Discipline:
Structural Markets:
Commercial;Institutional Ownership:
100% employee-owned (ESOP)Work Schedule:
Full-time in officeProgram Length:
10-12 week summer programSponsorship:
Not available What You'll Do- Assist with structural design portions of projects according to code and IMEG standards
- Assist with researching and finding resources related to projects
- Support good client relations, the project design notebook, and documentation for permanent record files
- Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and supplier teams
- Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
- Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
- Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
- Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement What You'll Bring Required Education
- Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required Experience
- None listed. Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
- Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups Preferred
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
- Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises About the Team
- Broad structural portfolio across Michigan and nearby markets, with particular strength in education, housing, automotive and industrial, and municipal work.
- K-12 and higher education additions and renovations.
- Multifamily, mixed-use, and residential work.
- Automotive, industrial, and manufacturing support.
- Municipal, fire, police, and public building experience.
- Recent work includes Plymouth-Canton Community Schools campus additions and renovations, Education, and Ford Motor Company / Dearborn, MI / infrastructure and industrial support work, Industrial.
- A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
- A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
- A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
IDEA Program:
a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology- Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
- Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations