Civil Engineer Intern

Description Leidos continues to expand its operations, and seeks a highly motivated, Civil Engineer Intern in our Chicago, IL location. This strategically important position will have a large impact on an already successful organization. Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement engineering designs. The Civil Engineer Intern will be responsible for design and planning related activities associated with 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 will also include preparation of supporting construction documentation and plans. Responsibilities under direct supervision of a staff engineer will include: + 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 Required Education and Experience: u2022 Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program with an emphasis in Structures: Note: 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. u2022 Knowledge of transmission and substation civil/structural design is a plus u2022 Ability to meet deadlines u2022 Team player who can work effectively in team environment u2022 An individual with initiative that can work with limited supervision u2022 Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff u2022 Detail oriented u2022 Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments u2022 High level of computer competency At Leidos, we donu2019t want someone who

Created: 2026-01-12