Internship - Civil Engineering

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. • Iowa City, IA

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Civil Engineering Intern in the Higher Education Market, you will play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. Internships offer invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge and understanding of your chosen career path. At Shive-Hattery, you’ll be treated as a full-time staff member with access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll work on actual client projects, where your contributions will directly impact both Shive-Hattery and the community. This experience will help expand your professional skill set and strengthen your portfolio, setting you up for future success. You will work on a variety of project types including site development, utility distribution, and stormwater design for higher education buildings, roadways, and campus projects. Additional opportunities for civil engineering projects like traffic, transportation, water resources, and more will be available to interested candidates as our team believes a well-rounded internship provides the best internship experience for those who are still unsure what their preferred practice area of civil engineering might be. These experiences will provide insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving the needs of our clients.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Must have a full clean driver’s license.
• Ability to submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (or a link to the portfolio if size constrained).

Nice To Haves

• Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration.
• If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm and shape projects from concept through completion.
• Collaborate with talented teammates and contribute expertise.
• Deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for clients.
• Work on actual client projects, impacting Shive-Hattery and the community.
• Expand professional skill set and strengthen portfolio.
• Work on site development, utility distribution, and stormwater design for higher education buildings, roadways, and campus projects.
• Gain insights into traffic, transportation, water resources, and other civil engineering project areas.
• Develop insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving client needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed