About the role#
Skanska is looking for a CAD Intern to join our Heavy Civil construction team for the Summer 2027 term. You will report to a Senior Engineer and assist with the design of municipal infrastructure, including highways, railways, transit systems, airports, harbors, bridges, tunnels, and water facilities. This role requires on-site work and offers the chance to contribute to large-scale construction projects while developing your engineering skills.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural and geotechnical design tasks using established engineering principles.
- Interpret geotechnical data reports to understand how ground conditions affect design and construction.
- Prepare and check technical calculations and drawings.
- Collaborate with field engineers on design work and act as a project engineer for specific tasks.
- Attend meetings with clients and engineers to address design issues.
- Visit project sites during construction to observe progress.
- Execute specialized design work including pile template design, temporary shoring, support of excavation, formwork, falsework, barge stability calculations, and pile hammer wave equations.
- Maintain a commitment to an Injury-Free Environment and follow safety and health management programs.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on structural or geotechnical disciplines.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural software such as STAAD Pro, RISA, or SAP 2000, or geotechnical software like CivilTech or PLAXIS.
- A solid foundation in civil engineering fundamentals, structural mechanics, and soil mechanics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, follow directions, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Dependability and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Coursework or internship experience in structural or geotechnical design is preferred.
- Two or more years of heavy civil infrastructure industry experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
About Skanska
Skanska is a construction and project development company based in Stockholm. It operates in the Nordics, Europe, and the United States. The company employs over 24,000 people and focuses on infrastructure, residential, and commercial property development. It traces its history back to 1887.
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