Civil/Structural Engineering Co-Op 2027

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In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program

BAE Systems, a Top Ten Prime Contractor to the Department of Defense, is seeking a motivated Civil or Structural Engineering student to help us conceptualize, execute, and commission modernization and new construction projects at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant. In this position, you will support the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Kingsport, TN facility. We offer a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and a hybrid work approach that balances on-site collaboration and onboarding with remote flexibility.

In this role, you will support civil and or structural engineering technical tasks for multi-million-dollar modernization programs. You will gain experience in planning, design, and analysis for chemical plant facilities, working within a multi-discipline team alongside process, mechanical, and electrical engineers. This is a unique opportunity to see the lifecycle of large-scale construction projects from initial evaluation through commissioning.

As a Civil/Structural Engineering Intern/Co-op, you will:

• Collaborate within a multi-discipline team to help plan, design, construct, and maintain chemical plant facilities and infrastructure.
• Assist in selecting construction materials, developing engineering estimates, and drafting specifications and scopes of work.
• Support the preparation of civil drawings and help track project costs and schedules.
• Participate in inspections of tank farms, roads, railroads, and underground pipelines to evaluate structural integrity and safety.
• Gain exposure to mapping and surveying functions, including site layouts and underground utility records.
• Learn the design and installation of water distribution, sanitary/industrial sewer systems, stormwater infrastructure, and road profiling.
• Support technical oversight during construction, including the review of shop drawings to ensure alignment with plans and specifications.
• Apply safety principles to all aspects of design and construction.
• Assist in the preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) in conformance with TDEC requirements.

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, with at least three years of core coursework completed.
• Technical Skills: Foundational knowledge of CADD tools, specifically AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus
• Codes & Standards: Basic understanding or willing to learn applicable industry codes and standards (such as UFC, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, NFPA, AISC, TDEC, AWWA, TDOT, or AASHTO).
• Collaboration: Ability to contribute to design teams and provide constructive input on design packages and constructability.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access).

• Experience or interest in environmental regulation compliance is a plus, as you will have the opportunity to learn about the Tennessee Department of Environmental Protection (TDEC) and other governing bodies.
• Willing to learn or have experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software (e.g., WaterCAD, RUSLE2, Hydroflow Express/Hydrographs, or Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis).Familiarity with Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines.