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Description

Our Civil Engineers/Interns are 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. Civil tasks with the group include:

• Site planning including drainage and storm runoff calculations, retention pond sizing and design, erosion, and sedimentation control plan, and developing stormwater prevention pollution plan (SWPPP)

• Developing design criteria requirements for transmission line design

• Modeling transmission lines in 3D modeling software

• Determining geometry, loads, and performance requirements for transmission line structures

• Coordinating strength and geometry requirements for wire support hardware assemblies

• 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 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-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID: 223989 Job Hire Type Intern

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