CAD Designer Intern

Dewberry • Lakeland, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a CAD Designer Intern for Summer 2027 to join its Site Civil/Land Development Group in the Lakeland, Florida office. The intern will work with designers, engineers, project managers, and other professionals, contributing to design and plan-set preparation for commercial, power, multifamily, and residential projects. Work may include site layouts, sheet detailing, profiles, cross sections, and redline drafting for conceptual, preliminary, and final design drawings.

The role provides hands-on project experience and opportunities to develop technical skills and apply classroom knowledge. Interns receive meaningful work on projects similar to those handled by full-time employees and may participate in networking events, learning sessions about the firm’s services and clients, professional development workshops, and a summer-long group project with firm leaders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Associate of Arts or bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interest in and aptitude for mathematics.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.
• Strong interest in civil engineering phases including site development, utilities, water resources, and construction.
• High attention to detail and good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Civil 3D to create surfaces, alignments, and profiles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting and design services by preparing AutoCAD 3D engineering drawings that compile into a set of permittable plans.
• Prepare designs from general instruction and preliminary sketches, diagrams, or schematics.
• Prepare working drawings from conceptual plans through PSP or Development Plan, final engineering documents, and construction record drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, managers, administrative staff, construction staff, and other team members.
• Assist with site layouts, sheet detailing, profiles, cross sections, and redline drafting for conceptual, preliminary, and final design drawings.

Benefits

• Networking opportunities with interns, staff, and senior leaders.
• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment.
• Hands-on project experience and technical skills development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree