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Kimley-Horn · 1 week ago

Structural Engineering Intern - Transmission Line

Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join their Greenwood Village, Colorado office. The role involves utilizing technical software for analyzing and producing deliverables, contributing to pre-construction projects, and collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs.

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Responsibilities

Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients
Contribute to the pre-construction on high voltage transmission line projects that utilize both structural and civil skill-sets. Projects may include steel lattice towers, steel monopoles, reinforced concrete foundations, and 3D modeling of power lines for public utilities and private developers
Learn and operate Powerline System's in PLS-CADD software for 3D modeling of powerlines. Within the software, calculate and verify code-required clearances are met and perform finite-element analysis of transmission structures. Produce drawings and calculations for review and submittal to clients
Learn and operate FAD Tools or LPile software to perform calculations for different foundation designs for powerlines. Utilize geotechnical report and PLS-CADD model to verify requirements for project foundations and produce construction plans
Prepare high voltage transmission line plans, specifications and estimates for clients
Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment
Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations pertinent to transmission line engineering, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards
Structural Interns will learn one or more software programs: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, Microstation, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, FAS Tools, LPile, and/or GIS

Qualification

PLS-CADDAutoCADCivil 3DFinite-element analysisFoundation designMicrosoft OfficeMicrostationGISProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in one of the following majors: Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology

Company

Kimley-Horn

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Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.

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