Civil Engineering CAD Intern
About The Position
A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a motivated CAD Intern to join our civil Engineering team in our Christiansburg office. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in developing hands-on experience in construction plan drafting and general project support within a civil engineering environment. This internship is designed as a training opportunity with the goal of identifying a strong long-term candidate for future full-time employment. We are looking for someone with strong potential and the ability to learn, even if they do not yet have professional experience.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow standards, templates, and technical instructions consistently
- Good spatial reasoning and visualization skills
- Ability to understand how individual drawing elements fit into an overall project
- Strong written and organizational skills for reports and documentation
- Ability to learn and willingness accept feedback
- Dependability and ability to work in an office team environment
Nice To Haves
- Coursework, training, or certification in AutoCAD / CAD drafting
- Experience with technical drawing, drafting, architecture, engineering graphics, or design software
- Interest in civil engineering, land development, transportation, utilities, or infrastructure projects
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and revising civil engineering construction plans using AutoCAD
- Draft plan sheets, details, profiles, and related design documents
- Apply established company and industry drafting standards
- Incorporate markups and revisions from engineers and project managers
- Help create technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation
- Assist with preparation of permit applications and submission packages
- Support file organization, document management, and other administrative project tasks
- Learn how engineering concepts are translated into construction documents and regulatory submittments
Benefits
- Tiered medical coverage
- Dental/Vision
- 401(k) with 6% Company Match
- Short- and long-term disability
- College savings plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Training/Certifications
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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