Civil/Structural Engineering Intern

Civil/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 Civil/Structural Engineering Internship at our Bensalem, PA (Greater Philadelphia) location within our Heavy Industry Group. This hybrid position will include a mix of on-site, field, and remote work. 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 a Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural 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.

#LI-HYBRID