Structural Intern - Bridges

EXP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Structural Intern for our Chicago office to support the Infrastructure – Transportation practice. You will assist with transportation/structural planning and design under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in a consulting engineering environment.

Ideal candidates are civil engineering students with CAD and MS Office skills, who are punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team and outdoors for limited field assignments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college civil engineering program.
• Experience with computer aided drafting and Microsoft Office products.
• Punctuality and maturity – ability to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to work outdoors for limited field assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site inspections and limited field assignments.
• Utilize CAD programs to assist in the preparation of plan drawings and details.
• Perform rudimentary calculations under the direction of a licensed engineer.
• Assist with preparation of technical specifications and reports.
• Perform material quantity take-offs.
• Organize design calculations.
• Assist project teams in meeting deadlines as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil engineering student

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Structural Intern - Bridges

Your work environment at EXP

EXP is currently seeking a Structural Intern for its Chicago office to work within the Infrastructure – Transportation business practice. The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of junior or senior engineers with a focus on transportation/structural related planning and design projects. The environment is fast-paced and growth oriented, ideally suited for individuals who like to take charge and are driven to gain experience working in a consulting engineering firm. Candidates can have interest in any number of civil engineering disciplines and work may be assigned as needed without regard for specialized areas of interest.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Assist with on-site inspections and limited field assignments;
• Utilize CAD programs to assist in the preparation of plan drawings and details;
• Perform rudimentary calculations under the direction of a licensed engineer;
• Assist with preparation of technical specifications and reports;
• Perform material quantity take-offs;
• Organize design calculations
• Assist project teams in meeting deadlines as needed.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college civil engineering program
• Experience with computer aided drafting and Microsoft Office products
• Punctuality and maturity – ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to work outdoors for limited field assignments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

The hourly range for this role is $21 to $30. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

About The Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.