Civil Engineer Intern

Leidos continues to expand its operations, and seeks a highly motivated, Civil Engineer Intern in our Chicago, IL location. This strategically important position will have a large impact on an already successful organization. Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement engineering designs. 

The Civil Engineer Intern will be responsible for design and planning related activities associated with electric transmission, and substation civil/structural facilities. This includes assisting on projects with transmission line and substation civil/structural modeling, evaluating corresponding structures, hardware and foundations. Responsibilities will also include preparation of supporting construction documentation and plans. 

Responsibilities under direct supervision of a staff engineer will include: 

• Create substation civil/structural calculations
• Design supporting foundation structures
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria 
• Applying the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes
• Working with client standards to implement design 
• Assist development of standards for clients as needed
• Working with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project

Required Education and Experience: 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program with an emphasis in Structures:

Note: Must have completed, at a minimum, (1) course in structure analysis, (1) course in steel design/or concrete design, and (1) foundation/or geotechnical course.
• Knowledge of transmission and substation civil/structural design is a plus 
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Team player who can work effectively in team environment 
• An individual with initiative that can work with limited supervision 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff 
• Detail oriented 
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments 
• High level of computer competency 

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 10, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.