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Structural Engineering Intern

Cushing Terrell

Bozeman, MTFull-time$21–26/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–26/hr
Location
Bozeman, MT
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Structural Engineering Intern supports Cushing Terrell’s structural engineering team on active client projects in an in-person internship. The intern develops calculations, plans, and details for an example building, learns engineering principles and code requirements through twelve weekly modules, and may participate in site visits. The role offers exposure to structural design across education, commercial, and healthcare building types.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADRevitAdobe SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlookBluebeamProblem-SolvingLearning and AdaptabilityCollaborationCommunicationLateral SystemsLoad Path AnalysisRISARAM Structural SystemETABSSAP2000EnercalcTEDDSSeismic EngineeringHistoric RetrofitsMass TimberTilt-Up ConcreteMaterial Handling and Racking

Qualifications

3+ Years Undergraduate ProgramStructural or Civil EngineeringFull-Time US Work Authorization

Full job description

Compensation

$21.00 - $26.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Position Title: Structural Engineering Intern

Description

Structural Engineering Intern

Position Description

This is an in-person internship supporting our Structural Engineering team on real client projects.

*The interview process will begin the week of October 26th.

What does this role involve day to day? You will build a base foundation of engineering principles and code requirements, working with engineering teams on active projects and assignments, including lateral systems and load path work.

What will I create? You will help develop calculations, plans, and details for an example building, gaining exposure to structural design across building types including education, commercial, and healthcare.

What does success look like in this internship? You will complete twelve weekly modules taught by structural engineers throughout the company, participate in site visits with project leads, and leave with a clear picture of what it means to work in the AEC industry.

Position Wage Range*

The expected wage range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications**

  • Completion of 3+ years of a structural or civil engineering related undergraduate program

  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit

  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Bluebeam

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt

  • Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with team members across disciplines

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications**

  • Exposure to lateral systems or load path analysis

  • Exposure to structural analysis software such as RISA, RAM Structural System, ETABS, SAP2000, Enercalc, or TEDDS

  • Interest in seismic engineering or historic retrofits

  • Familiarity with mass timber, tilt-up concrete, or material handling and racking projects

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

  • Develop calculations, plans, and details for an example building under the guidance of structural engineers

  • Build understanding of lateral systems and load paths through weekly learning modules

  • Work with engineering teams on active projects and assignments

  • Complete twelve weekly modules taught by structural engineers throughout the company

  • Collaborate with interns and engineers across the company

  • Attend site visits with project leads when opportunities allow

  • Gain exposure to the variety of project types and teams across the firm

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, 'design meets you.' Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

EEO Statement

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Agency Note

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

Cushing Terrell

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Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

obNNAfw5

How this job compares

Set against the 491 open Structural Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–26/hr
  • US median$21–32/hr117 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 14% below the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Structural Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 491 open Structural Engineering jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Structural Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (254 postings).
Education
257 of the 491 open Structural Engineering jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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