Civil Engineer Intern

Luster National Internship Program • Atlanta, GA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a motivated college student eager to gain real-world experience on one of the Southeast’s most transformative transportation programs? Join Luster National this summer as a Civil Engineer Intern supporting the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP). In this role, you’ll work alongside senior team members on multibillion-dollar highway, bridge, and interchange projects, supporting the day-to-day work of delivering construction in the field and in the office. You’ll build practical skills in plan reading, construction documentation, field observation, and project controls while gaining exposure to project management and transportation program delivery.
This internship offers a strong foundation in civil engineering and construction management, positioning you to advance within the AEC industry. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to help shape Georgia’s transportation future, we’d love to hear from you. Intern Program participants include Luster (Employer of the Interns), Luster's Teaming Partners, and GDOT (Client of Luster’s Teaming Partners). The internship will focus on the GDOT MMIP. Two Civil Engineer Intern positions are available for the Summer 2027 cohort.

Requirements

• Undergraduate students (Junior or Senior level) enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a related major at an accredited four-year university in Georgia.
• Completed at least two years of coursework toward their degree.
• Coursework in civil engineering fundamentals such as statics, materials, surveying, transportation, or construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications at an introductory level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed and to work outdoors on an active construction site, including wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Prior internship or field experience in civil engineering, construction, or surveying.
• Basic understanding of construction project phases, including design, procurement, and execution.
• Familiarity with civil design or construction software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, Bluebeam, or Procore).
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing roadway, drainage, structural, and traffic control plans and specifications, and help identify conflicts and constructability issues.
• Accompany project staff on field visits to observe roadway, bridge, grading, drainage, and utility work, and document conditions and progress.
• Support construction documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, photo logs, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and pay item tracking, comparing installed work against contract plans and quantities.
• Support schedule and progress reporting, including data collection, status updates, and preparation of exhibits for project meetings.
• Use CAD and related software (Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads) and GDOT design manuals to review drawings and prepare markups and simple exhibits.
• Collaborate with environmental, survey, utility, and right-of-way team members to understand how each discipline affects project delivery.
• Attend progress, coordination, and partner meetings with Luster, GDOT, Prime partners, and contractor personnel, and prepare notes and action item summaries.
• Assist with document control, including filing, logging, and tracking project correspondence and records.
• Contribute to client-facing presentations and provide general engineering and project support as needed.
• Gain proficiency in industry-standard software and tools used for construction management and project controls.

Benefits

• Real-World Experience: Get hands-on with multibillion-dollar transportation projects across Georgia, contributing to field engineering, construction documentation, and project delivery.
• Industry Insights: Work alongside senior engineers, construction managers, and project leaders who will share their expertise in transportation program delivery.
• Skill Development: Strengthen your technical skills in plan reading, field observation, construction documentation, and project controls while learning industry best practices.
• Professional Connections: Build your professional network by collaborating with GDOT staff, Luster National professionals, and Luster's teaming partners.
• Career Preparation: Gain practical exposure to the full lifecycle of transportation projects, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to launch your civil engineering career.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful infrastructure improvements that will transform mobility across Georgia, giving you work you can point to for years to come.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern