Civil Design Intern

Lpa • Sacramento, CA

49d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you'll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table, and all input is valued. LPA is seeking a passionate Civil Design Intern to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. As a member of our civil engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact. Completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences, County of Orange Administration, and San Marcos High School.

Requirements

• In pursuit of a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field
• In pursuit of an Engineering in Training License
• Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
• Curious and open minded to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA.
• Support project teams in tasks and duties pertaining to active projects.
• Work within AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce design documentation.
• Attend team coordination meetings and field visits to further understand design and project scope.

Benefits

• Provide mentorship from Designers, Project Engineers, Project Leaders and Directors.
• Weekly calls with other interns and introductions to members across our Leadership team.
• Participate in Embark, a one-day workshop with other interns and new graduates to meet with leadership, tour project sites, and learn from other disciplines.
• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks.
• Opportunities to work on active projects and gain insight into working at an integrated design firm.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern