Civil Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

CAGE Engineering • Asheville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Civil Engineer Intern with CAGE, you will join a design team working on real client projects from day one, no busy work. You will develop technical skills in Civil 3D and site design, and build professional skills like networking and organization, through a series of hands-on trainings, and you will check in regularly with a mentor throughout the summer. You will also have office hours, time set aside each week for interns to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders, ask questions, and get to know the people leading the company. Success in this role looks like steady growth in your technical skills, real contributions to your project team, and a strong sense of what a career at CAGE could look like.

Requirements

• In current pursuit of a BS in Engineering from an accredited university
• Familiarity with CAD
• Focused, motivated, and results oriented
• Strong desire to learn and advance one's technical skills
• Ability to learn quickly and accept constructive criticism
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and draft land development plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Support the production of design documents and calculations, including code and ordinance research, site planning, and stormwater management calculations
• Help prepare preliminary and final construction documents, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and permit documents
• Prepare site, grading, and utility plans that illustrate site developability based on learned constraints
• Participate in meetings with internal and external clients to review concept plans and discuss project direction
• Attend site visits to gather data used in design
• Attend project team meetings to discuss timelines, budgets, and design constraints
• Take part in CAGE's trainings on both technical and professional development topics
• Meet regularly with your assigned mentor and attend office hours, dedicated time each week to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders

Benefits

• Technical trainings led by our own engineers, covering Civil 3D fundamentals, linework, labeling, sheet cutting, and land development and surveying
• Non-technical trainings covering professional skills like networking and organization
• A mentor who checks in with you regularly throughout the summer
• Office hours: dedicated time each week set aside for interns to meet one-on-one with CAGE leaders
• Hands-on experience working on real projects and visiting sites
• Full-time advancement opportunities with clear career paths
• Book club, happy hours, and social events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Chances to connect with teams across our national offices through lunch and learns and collaborative events

What This Job Offers

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