Structural Design Intern

Location: Irvine, California, United States

Hourly rate: $21–$26 per hour

Company

Integrated design firm focused on sustainable, high-performance architecture and multidisciplinary projects across California and Texas.

What you will do

• Participate in integrated design processes with architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners.
• Assist project engineers and project managers with structural design for offices, education and recreation buildings, laboratories, healthcare facilities, and performing arts centers.
• Contribute to projects across multiple design stages and structural systems.
• Research next-generation design and analysis methods related to active projects.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of CAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary design and collaborative team environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, an open-minded approach, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in building a long-term professional career.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from managing directors, design directors, and in-house specialists.
• Opportunities for management and leadership training.
• Work on real projects with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Education through hirify.global+U courses, software training, and tech talks.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with diversity, wellness, professional growth, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, and flexible work-life programs.

Hiring process

• Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.