Temporary Works Design Engineer Spring/Summer 2027 Intern

Skanska USA•Virginia Beach, VA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

The Temp Works Design Engineer Intern is involved with the design of municipal infrastructure, highways, railways, transit systems, airports, harbors, bridges, tunnels, building, water supply and sewage treatment facilities. Skanska is searching for a dynamic Civil Engineer for our Heavy Civil construction team. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, structural and soil mechanics
Proficiency in Structural software such as STAAD Pro, RISA or SAP 2000 or Geotechnical software such as CivilTech or PLAXIS and AutoCAD software.
Proficiency in Structural software such as STAAD Pro, RISA or SAP 2000 or Geotechnical software such as CivilTech or PLAXIS and AutoCAD software.
Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, structural and soil mechanics
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field with a focus in structural or geotechnical engineering is required.

Nice To Haves

Structural or Geotechnical discipline preferred
Coursework or internship experience in structural or geotechnical design preferred
2+ years of heavy civil infrastructure industry experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform structural and geotechnical design works by using engineering principles
Interpret ground conditions from Geotechnical Data reports and understand their impact on design and construction
Prepare and check calculations and drawings
Work closely with field engineers on design works
Act as project engineers for specified projects / tasks
Attend meetings with clients and Engineers to discuss design issues
Visit project sites during construction
Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment and Skanska Safety and Health Management Program