Description

Our Civil/StructuralEngineers/Internsare responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard structural engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of civil/structural project work, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned.

Project work includes design of electrical substations; both overhead and underground high-voltage transmission lines. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Structural tasks within the group include:

• Designing slab and deep foundations for substation equipment to support line structures

• Large mat foundation design for electrical transformers, such as spread footings, mat foundations, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles

• Foundation design incorporating oil containment

• Design and analyze structures to support rigid bus inside electrical substations

• Analyze rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus

• Assisting in the construction executing including development of civil construction specifications, cost estimate preparation, and survey coordination

• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

• All other duties as assigned..

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program

• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, in a post-secondary education in a field related to the work done in the department.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship, in the country where this position is located, for the duration of the internship.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Intern

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 201953

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