2025 Summer Intern - Structural Engineering

Ghafari Associates is seeking Structural Engineering interns to work fully in-office at our Dearborn, MI and Grand Rapids, MI locations for the period of May - August 2025.

General Summary:

The Intern, under direction from the discipline Manager and/or project engineer, applies CAD/Revit skills and design knowledge in generating engineering design documents, digital models and databases.

Essential Job Functions:

• Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
• Work closely with engineers during design phase of a project to understand scope of the project information to determine design data needs and guidelines for the project.
• Provide limited design on documents and detail design documents with input from engineers.
• Make corrections and produce final documents for engineers review. Check for integration of sections and coordination of disciplines. Work with engineers to resolve document coordination and production problems.
• Reproduce documents upon request.
• May produce drawings and digital design models in 3D software applications.
• Deploy team oriented problem solving.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline at an accredited university. Students should have completed at least (2) years of classes.

Experience:

• Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus

Skills/Competencies:

• Working proficiency in design software applications (Revit, AutoCAD)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Capable of taking initiative; able to take direction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)