Civil Engineering Intern | Bettendorf, IA

IMEG • Bettendorf, IA

70d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern in Bettendorf, IA to support engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading design. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience while learning the civil engineering trade alongside experienced engineers and consultants. You will contribute to project documentation, coordination, and job site observations while helping the team work within project budgets and meet project goals and client expectations. This role supports municipal, transportation, and public works projects, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil design work in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and resources
• Support client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation
• Coordinate design and scheduling with other disciplines and suppliers
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before final check
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement

Benefits

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
• generous PTO
• flexible schedule
• assistance with tuition reimbursement
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree