About this role
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Salt Lake City, Utah (UT) office! This is not a remote position.
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
Qualifications
- 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 Technolog
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
Other facts
About Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With 9,000+ staff members in more than 140 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines.
Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner.
A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials") and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
What you'll do
- Interns will utilize technical software to analyze and produce deliverables for high voltage transmission line projects, contributing to structural and civil engineering tasks including tower and foundation design. Responsibilities also involve learning specialized software like PLS-CADD and LPile to perform 3D modeling, clearance verification, structural analysis, and foundation calculations.
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