--- title: Civil/Structural Engineering Co Op at BAE Systems description: BAE Systems is hiring for the Civil/Structural Engineering Co Op role in Kingsport, TN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/civil-structural-engineering-co-op-at-bae-systems-01a1cbf1-f7c5-7101-bc97-85572732b148 date: 2026-11-14T00:03:06Z og_description: Join BAE Systems as Civil/Structural Engineering Co Op in Kingsport, TN. Pays $43K–$58K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/nphpf7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Kingsport, TN (Hybrid) | | **Type** | Intern | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** BAE Systems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BAE Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $99,000 – $143,000 a year (median $123,000). ## Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems. 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. ## Skills - Construction - Inspection - Scope of Work Development - Sewer Systems - Surveying - Pollution Prevention - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Swppp) - Performance Profiling - Water Distribution - Stormwater Management - Shop Drawings ## Benefits - Professional Development - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [More jobs at BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Civil Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/civil-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Civil Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/civil-engineering/civil-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Structural Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/civil-engineering/civil-engineer/structural-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57486 jobs - [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2632 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57486 jobs - [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2632 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)