Civil Engineering Intern
About The Position
The Civil Engineering Intern/Co-Op student supports the civil engineering team in the planning, design, and development of site and infrastructure projects. Working alongside engineers, architects, and project managers, the intern gains practical experience in site design, grading, utility coordination, stormwater management, and construction documentation for educational, commercial, industrial, governmental, institutional, and athletic facilities projects. The position is primarily office-based and may include occasional field visits to project and construction sites. Interns may gain exposure to site development and land planning, grading and earthwork design, stormwater management systems, utility and infrastructure coordination, Civil 3D and AutoCAD workflows, survey interpretation and site analysis, construction documentation and permitting, multidisciplinary project delivery, and professional engineering practice and career development.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related program.
- Interest in site development, infrastructure design, land development, and construction.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Interest in learning civil design standards, permitting processes, and project delivery practices.
- Ability to travel independently to project locations, walk on uneven terrain, and perform light physical activity during site observations.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
- Experience with GIS, SketchUp, Revit, or visualization software.
Responsibilities
- Assist civil engineers and designers with preparing and modifying site design and construction documents.
- Support development of grading plans, utility layouts, stormwater systems, and site improvement plans.
- Assist with drafting plan views, profiles, cross-sections, details, exhibits, and technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Help prepare maps, diagrams, and other graphics related to site development and infrastructure projects.
- Assist with research related to site conditions, codes, regulations, utilities, and permitting requirements.
- Participate in project coordination meetings with architectural, structural, and MEP team members.
- Support quality control reviews and project documentation activities.
- Assist with field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase observations when opportunities are available.
- Gain exposure to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering and project team objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
