Civil Engineer Intern

Leidos • Chicago, IL

2d • $48,100 - $86,950 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is expanding its operations and seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer Intern in its Chicago, IL location. This strategically important position will have a significant impact on the organization. Successful candidates must adhere to quality control and safe work practices, and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This role involves being part of a design team consisting of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians, and working with client standards to implement engineering designs. The Civil Engineer Intern will be responsible for design and planning activities related to electric transmission and substation civil/structural facilities. This includes assisting on projects with transmission line and substation civil/structural modeling, evaluating corresponding structures, hardware, and foundations. Responsibilities also include the preparation of supporting construction documentation and plans.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program with an emphasis in Structures
• Must have completed, at a minimum, (1) course in structure analysis, (1) course in steel design/or concrete design, and (1) foundation/or geotechnical course
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Team player who can work effectively in team environment
• An individual with initiative that can work with limited supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
• High level of computer competency

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of transmission and substation civil/structural design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create substation civil/structural calculations
• Design supporting foundation structures
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria
• Applying the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes
• Working with client standards to implement design
• Assist development of standards for clients as needed
• Working with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern