Civil/Structural Engineering Internship

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

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Structural Engineering Internship

Working with our business partners to create, improve, and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years – energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, technology and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embracing our values.

Orbital Engineering is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate for a Structural Engineering Internship within our Heavy Industry Engineering Division. This is a hybrid opportunity that will include working in our St. Louis, MO Office, client sites, and remote.  The successful candidate will gain exposure to engineering consulting practices in the Metals, Chemical, Oil/Gas, and Utility markets, while acquiring thorough experience and exposure.

Responsibilities:

Applying sound engineering principles on active projects

Meeting deadlines and adhering to assigned scopes of work

Participating in department/company meetings and development programs

Learning to prepare, read, and interpret drawings and other project documents

Working closely with registered Professional Engineers, inspectors and technicians across multiple disciplines

Gaining relevant field experience through job site visits

Participating as part of a project team in an office environment

Building professional interpersonal and collaboration skills

Utilizing industry software to develop engineering analyses and design drawings

Developing written and verbal technical communication skills

Acquiring technical skills through training and firsthand experiences

Manipulating and applying data to the analysis of real-world situations

Reading, interpreting, and properly applying design codes and standards

Working in a dynamic and team-based environment

Developing critical thinking and practical application skills

Learning practical application of engineering principles

Developing formal reports and calculation documents

Learning various problem-solving approaches

Learning attention to detail and importance of engineering work quality

Operating within an established job process and product quality framework

Gaining exposure to the integration of various advanced technologies into our project design activities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing BS degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and must have completed at least their first year of coursework successfully

Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, initiative, integrity, work ethic, and willingness to learn

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969.  Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Company

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Orbital Engineering

Orbital Engineering has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services. Over the years, we've broadened both our scope and client list and we’ve been consistently ranked among the Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms.

With over 300 engineers and support staff throughout district offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, St. Louis, MO and Houston, TX we're creative, client-driven, and collaborative. Employees are our greatest asset, so it makes sense to offer a quality benefits package that helps them and their families stay healthy, enjoy time off, and provide for their financial future. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive medical and dental care coverage, long-term disability, life insurance, and educational assistance