Nuclear Structural Engineer Intern – Design & Analysis

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Professional advancement

Top-tier medical/dental/vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern to join the Design Engineering team in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS. You will support establishing and applying company standards, performing basic calculations, and preparing sketches to aid project delivery.

You will work under supervision, gain hands-on experience with structural analysis software, and contribute to drawings, specifications, and quality programs while pursuing a civil or architectural engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in civil or architectural engineering (with a structural emphasis) or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Completion of fundamental structural analysis course, including computer applications.
• Completion of a strength of materials course covering statics and dynamics.
• Completion of fundamentals of steel design and/or concrete design courses.
• Proficiency with basic spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.
• Familiarity with basic structural analysis software, engineering software, and CAD software for reviewing drafters' work.
• Experience with SAP2000, Mathcad, and Navisworks is advantageous.
• Must be a US citizen with documentation for badge access.
• Pass a security questionnaire and background check appropriate to position duties.

Responsibilities

• Work closely under supervision by a more experienced engineer.
• Develop familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable structural engineering codes, and Kiewit policies.
• Understand, contribute to, and adhere to Kiewit Nuclear Solutions’ quality program requirements and objectives.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations and follows standard methods and principles expected for the type of engineering analysis.
• Prepares basic design sketches and drawings for drafting and incorporation into final plans.
• Calculates cost and quantity estimates for project based on analysis of collected data.
• Assist in checking various calculations, prepared drawings, and documents as assigned using established guidelines.
• May inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and construction.
• Review vendor drawings for structural accuracy and construction commodities.
• Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate design interfacing issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Eng

Tools

SAP2000

Mathcad

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern to join the Design Engineering team in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS. You will support establishing and applying company standards, performing basic calculations, and preparing sketches to aid project delivery.

You will work under supervision, gain hands-on experience with structural analysis software, and contribute to drawings, specifications, and quality programs while pursuing a civil or architectural engineering degree.