Civil Engineer Intern

Luster National Internship Program • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Luster National is hiring two Civil Engineer Interns for its Summer 2027 cohort. Interns will support the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Major Mobility Investment Program (GDOT MMIP), working with senior team members on highway, bridge, and interchange projects. The internship provides experience in plan reading, construction documentation, field observation, project controls, project management, and transportation program delivery. Interns will participate in team meetings, site visits, safety training, and special project events, and will have opportunities to learn about utility coordination, cost estimating and scheduling, erosion control, and field construction inspection. Interns are W-2 employees of Luster and will be paid $20 per hour. The program lasts 10 weeks, from June 1, 2027, through August 6, 2027, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate Junior- or Senior-level student enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related major at an accredited four-year university in Georgia.
• Have completed at least two years of coursework toward the degree.
• Have coursework in civil engineering fundamentals such as statics, materials, surveying, transportation, or construction methods.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications at an introductory level.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be willing to travel to field sites as needed and work outdoors on an active construction site while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates are preferred.
• 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 such as Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, Bluebeam, or Procore.

Responsibilities

• Review 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 by comparing installed work against contract plans and quantities.
• Support schedule and progress reporting through data collection, status updates, and preparation of exhibits for project meetings.
• Use CAD and related software, including Civil 3D and 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 their effects on project delivery.
• Attend progress, coordination, and partner meetings with Luster, GDOT, prime partners, and contractor personnel; 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.
• Develop proficiency in industry-standard construction management and project controls software and tools.
• Participate in team meetings, project site visits, safety training, and special project events.
• Engage with Luster and GDOT representatives and gain exposure to utility coordination, project controls, erosion control, and field construction inspection.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with major transportation projects across Georgia.
• Opportunity to work alongside senior engineers, construction managers, and project leaders.
• Development of technical skills in plan reading, field observation, construction documentation, and project controls.
• Professional networking with GDOT staff, Luster National professionals, and teaming partners.
• Practical exposure to the transportation project lifecycle and career preparation.
• Opportunity to contribute to infrastructure improvements across Georgia.

What This Job Offers

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