Intern Design Engineer Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform structural and geotechnical design works by using engineering principles
• Interpret ground conditions from Geotechnical Data reports and understand their impact on design and construction
• Prepare and check calculations and drawings
• Work closely with field engineers on design works
• Act as project engineers for specified projects / tasks
• Attend meetings with clients and Engineers to discuss design issues
• Visit project sites during construction
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment and Skanska Safety and Health Management Program

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Strong skills in structural and/or geotechnical for infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Auto CAD & STAAD Pro
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Develop independent thinking and innovative ideas
• Ability to multi-task
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Dependability
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Good time management and organizational skills

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Structural or Geotechnical discipline preferred
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, structural and soil mechanics
• Proficiency in Structural software such as STAAD Pro, RISA or SAP 2000 or Geotechnical software such as CivilTech or PLAXIS and AutoCAD software.

Types of Construction Design Engineering to be performed: 

• Pile template design
• Temporary shoring
• Support of excavation
• Formwork
• Falsework
• Barge stability calculations
• General marine engineering
• Pile hammer wave equations

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Civil Engineer for our Heavy Civil construction team. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose - we build for a better society.

Skanska's values -Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life-are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Temp Works Design Engineer Intern is involved with the design of municipal infrastructure, highways, railways, transit systems, airports, harbors, bridges, tunnels, building, water supply and sewage treatment facilities. The position reports to the Senior Engineer. The Design Engineer must be a team player and have experience in heavy civil construction.

Design Engineer Intern Required Qualifications:

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    • Proficiency in Structural software such as STAAD Pro, RISA or SAP 2000 or Geotechnical software such as CivilTech or PLAXIS and AutoCAD software.
    • Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, structural and soil mechanics
    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field with a focus in structural or geotechnical engineering is required.
    • Coursework or internship experience in structural or geotechnical design preferred,
    • 2+ years of heavy civil infrastructure industry experience is preferred.

Our Investment in you:

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    • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
    • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
    • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
    • We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
    • Compensation and financial well-being - Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program. 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector's net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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