Engineering Intern, Buildings

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is looking for an intern to join our DC office for the Summer of 2026. As a Buildings Engineering Intern, you'll gain the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse projects. Our structural engineering services for vertical structures include new construction projects, renovation, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation. This internship is your chance to be part of a collaborative community where you can expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills through hands-on meaningful work.
Please submit a cover letter and copy of your unofficial transcript with your application.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You Will Do

• Work with the project team to assist in preparing structural design and drawings for buildings (commercial, institutional, residential, etc.) from conceptual and preliminary stages of design through construction
• Perform field review for projects under construction
• Become familiar with engineering plans and details
• Assist with computer modeling & hand calculations

What You Bring to the Team (Competencies)

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also able to effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
• Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements

Your Education and Experience

• Requires current 3rd year standing as an undergraduate, or a Graduate student standing, in an accredited Civil Engineering program or Architectural Engineering program (with a focus on structures)
• Completion of steel and concrete design classes preferred, completion of at least one of these classes required.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and engineering software
• Familiarity with REVIT Structure beneficial
• Co-op or academic project experience related to commercial, institutional, or residential buildings would be considered an asset.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $20 - $30 hourly for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. 

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.