Structural Engineer | Intern Job at Degenkolb Engineers, Orange County, CA

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  • Degenkolb Engineers
  • Orange County, CA

Job Description

Company Background : Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com

Position Description : Degenkolb is again offering a summer internship program for future engineers! The goal of this program is to give students an understanding of how a structural engineering practice operates to complement your academic career and to create a recruitment pipeline. We are very fortunate to hire many former interns who wish to join the firm full-time upon completing their studies.   We have openings for Seniors and graduate students in the following California office locations: San Francisco, Oakland, Orange County, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego; plus Seattle, WA; Grand Rapids, MI; and Detroit, MI. 

Ideal Candidate : High-achieving seniors and graduate students with a passion for structural engineering, seismic analysis (non-Michigan offices) and/or steel (Michigan).

Compensation : The pay rate for this position ranges between $28 - $37 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Culture : We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation, diversity programs, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. 

Scholarship Program :

We have a Scholarship Program for hired Interns. The program offers 3 scholarships: one for Cal Poly SLO students, one for students at other CSU campuses, and one for members of AISES, NSBE, SHPE or WISE student chapters at University of California campuses

Award:  $4,000 grant awarded after registration for the Fall 2025 quarter/semester.

To apply for the scholarship, submit a targeted cover letter of two pages or less to explain:
  • Individual career goals in the structural engineering profession.
  • Goals for a graduate school education.
  • Individual academic and leadership skills.
  • Any challenges you experienced while pursuing your academic journey (for example, first generation college graduates may struggle for resources).

Scholarship Consideration Deadline : March 1, 2025

Contact: Please contact Michelle Chapman at mchapman @degenkolb.com with any questions about the process. Our corporate diversity goals for the Degenkolb Intern workforce may contribute to our scholarship selection criteria.

We also participate in the NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship Program. Please see details on our website or at 

Job Description :

In the structural engineering field, your academic background can only get you so far. Hands-on experience is the key to the possibilities awaiting you upon graduation. As an intern, you will spend the summer working at Degenkolb on active project teams and getting to know us, our clients, and our work. 

Minimum Requirements :

  • Passion for structural and seismic analysis.
  • Registered as a full-time civil engineering/architecture student and currently enrolled or considering enrollment as a graduate student in structural engineering.
  • Strong academic achievement in upper division civil/structural engineering courses.
  • Extracurricular pursuits including leadership roles.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 

Application Process : Click the Apply Now button. Please submit your resume, school transcripts (unofficial are fine), and a targeted cover letter describing your enthusiasm for structural design. Please note that we will not consider applications that do not include transcripts.

 

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Summer internship, Flexible hours,

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