2026 Summer Intern - Structural Engineering, Buildings/Facilities at TKDA

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial, Government, Education, MiningIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to ask questions, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation
  • Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside a multi-disciplined team of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural) and architectural professionals on active facilities projects in industrial, government, education, and mining sectors
  • Gain exposure to various stages of a project life cycle from conception through construction
  • Expand knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, and precast concrete design
  • Assist with the development of structural models, floor plans, details, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit
  • On occasion, assist with preliminary site/conditions assessments or construction administration responsibilities
  • Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime from mid-May through mid-August 2025, primarily from the Bloomington office or assigned project site (with possible flexible/hybrid arrangements)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AutoCADRevitStructural EngineeringCivil EngineeringSteel DesignCast-in-Place ConcretePrecast ConcreteMS ExcelMS Office

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this summer internship?

The position pays $20 - $24 an hour, with the final rate dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

Is this internship remote or office-based?

The position primarily works from the office in Bloomington or an assigned project site, with possible flexible or hybrid work arrangements in some instances.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates must be undergraduates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis, have strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to travel locally, and a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

What is the company culture like for interns at TKDA?

TKDA's internship program is dedicated to learning and networking, fostering a structured summer experience with formal soft skills training where interns apply classroom knowledge to real projects alongside a multi-disciplined team.

What makes a strong candidate for this structural engineering internship?

Strong candidates will have previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD, general understanding of drafting techniques, previous coursework in steel and concrete design, and experience with structural analysis programs like MathCAD or RISA, in addition to meeting the required qualifications.

TKDA

Engineering, architecture, and planning solutions

About TKDA

TKDA offers full-service engineering, architecture, and planning solutions across various sectors, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver innovative and lasting solutions in aviation, rail, surface transportation, and water.

444 Cedar St # 1500, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHeadquarters
1910Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
201-500Employees

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