Substation Civil Engineer Intern: Design & Foundations

Leidos; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a highly motivated Civil Engineer Intern in Chicago, IL to support design and planning activities for electric transmission and substation civil/structural facilities. You will assist with modeling, evaluating structures, and preparing construction documentation.

Under supervision, you will create calculations, design foundations, and develop BOMs while adhering to client standards and safety codes.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program with emphasis in Structures; completion of specific courses required.
• Knowledge of transmission and substation civil/structural design is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines; team player; work with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create substation civil/structural calculations.
• Design supporting foundation structures.
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to design processes.
• Work with client standards to implement design.
• Assist development of client standards as needed.
• Collaborate with a designer/drafter to create project drawings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Detail orientation

Analytical skills

Initiative

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering program enrollment

Job description

Leidos seeks a highly motivated Civil Engineer Intern in Chicago, IL to support design and planning activities for electric transmission and substation civil/structural facilities. You will assist with modeling, evaluating structures, and preparing construction documentation.

Under supervision, you will create calculations, design foundations, and develop BOMs while adhering to client standards and safety codes.