Computational Designer Intern

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Computational Designer Intern with a background in Civil/structural engineering and passion for computational methods/software programming. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative software solutions tailored to streamline processes involved in structural analysis, design and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with foundational structural engineering knowledge and programming skills to enhance their experience in software development for engineering applications. This internship offers a unique opportunity to merge technology and engineering for impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of software applications to support structural analysis, design, and documentation workflows.
• Translate structural engineering concepts into efficient computational solutions.
• Collaborate with the team to implement features and functionalities as part of software development.
• Assist in creating user-friendly interfaces using front-end technologies to enhance user experience.
• Debug, optimize, and document code for reliability and performance.
• Contribute to problem-solving discussions and innovative software design approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or currently pursuing/completed a Master’s in Structural Engineering – no prior experience is expected.
• Basic understanding of structural analysis, design principles, and ability to read technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Python (mandatory); experience with C# is a plus.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like XAML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write and debug code with clear program logic.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Walter P Moore is an international company of consultants, architects, engineers, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructural challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, water resources, traffic, transportation engineering, parking and technology consulting services, we develop solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape our communities. Founded in 1931, we are headquartered in Houston, Texas and have more than 800 professionals working across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.