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Structural Student Intern
Cannon Design INC · 🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 29 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 29 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE As a student intern, you will work under the direction of a licensed engineer and designated project leadership as a member of our multi-disciplinary team. Projects may include new construction and renovation in the Education, Health, S&T, Commercial and Sports, Rec and Wellness markets. Based on business needs, this position has the potential to evolve into a full-time entry-level role for students who meet the required qualifications. Click here to learn more about our Engineering practice HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO • Structural analysis and design of new and existing structural systems. • Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation. • Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals. • Recommend ways to improve process, quality and coordination efforts. • May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. • May perform other duties as required. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED • Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor in Civil Engineering with Structural focus, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis). • Coursework in building systems engineering required. • Concrete and steel design experience or course work is required. • Masonry and wood design experience is a plus. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM) preferred. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo office is $22.25 to $26.25 hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits . Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. • We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. • We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge th