Structural Intern - Bridges

EXP
Chicago, IL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Civil engineering students with CAD experience and a willingness to work outdoors will find this entry-level role in transportation/structural planning in Chicago.

Best fit for

  • Civil engineering students who are adaptable and eager to contribute to transportation/structural projects
    — “Candidates can have interest in any number of civil engineering disciplines and work may be assigned as needed without regard for specialized areas of interest”
  • Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented consulting environments
    — “The environment is fast-paced and growth oriented, ideally suited for individuals who like to take charge and are driven to gain experience”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve limited fieldwork, which could be a factor for those with outdoor limitations or preferences
    — “ability to work outdoors for limited field assignments”
  • Compensation is hourly and may vary based on location and experience level
    — “hourly range for this role is $21 to $30. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to work with minimal direction and take initiative in your resume and interviews
    — “Punctuality and maturity – ability to work with minimal direction”
  • Showcase experience with CAD programs and Microsoft Office in your project examples
    — “Experience with computer aided drafting and Microsoft Office products”
  • Emphasize your attention to detail and accuracy in tasks like quantity take-offs and calculations
    — “Strong attention to detail and accuracy”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • currently enrolled in an accredited college civil engineering program
  • ability to work outdoors for limited field assignments
Typical background
civil engineering program

Skills & requirements

Required

CAD ProgramsMicrosoft Office ProductsPunctualityMaturityAbility To Work With Minimal DirectionAttention To DetailInterpersonal And Communication SkillsTeamwork

Preferred

Civil Engineering

Stack & domain

CAD ProgramsMicrosoft Office ProductsPunctualityMaturityAttention To DetailCommunicationTeamworkCivil EngineeringInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from EXP

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Structural Intern - Bridges

Your work environment at EXP

EXP is currently seeking a Structural Intern for its Chicago office to work within the Infrastructure – Transportation business practice. The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of junior or senior engineers with a focus on transportation/structural related planning and design projects. The environment is fast-paced and growth oriented, ideally suited for individuals who like to take charge and are driven to gain experience working in a consulting engineering firm. Candidates can have interest in any number of civil engineering disciplines and work may be assigned as needed without regard for specialized areas of interest.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Assist with on-site inspections and limited field assignments;Utilize CAD programs to assist in the preparation of plan drawings and details;Perform rudimentary calculations under the direction of a licensed engineer;Assist with preparation of technical specifications and reports;Perform material quantity take-offs;Organize design calculationsAssist project teams in meeting deadlines as needed. 

What your experience looks like

Currently enrolled in an accredited college civil engineering programExperience with computer aided drafting and Microsoft Office productsPunctuality and maturity – ability to work with minimal directionAbility to work outdoors for limited field assignmentsStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work in a team environment 

The hourly range for this role is $21 to $30. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

Source: EXP careers

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