Civil Engineering Internship (LD) - Summer 2027

Rettew • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

RETTEW is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to support its Land Development Team during Summer 2027. The intern will contribute to active projects under the direction and 100% field supervision of experienced professionals, with assignments matched to the intern’s coursework, capabilities, and development. The position is part of RETTEW’s award-winning ASPIRE Internship Program.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to civil site design, permitting, field observations, and multidisciplinary project delivery. ASPIRE activities include mentoring, professional development, networking, and an end-of-program presentation. Interns may attend applicable safety training and receive required personal protective equipment under the applicable allowance.

The role is expected to combine office-based work, remote work, and limited field assignments based on project needs. Field activities may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, active construction areas, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Availability to work full-time during the agreed Summer 2027 internship dates.
• Foundational understanding of civil engineering principles through coursework, projects, laboratory work, or other academic experience.
• Ability to follow direction, ask questions, incorporate feedback, and complete assigned work accurately and on time.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to meet approved work-location and hybrid schedule requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience involving site design, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, surveying, construction, or environmental permitting.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or comparable engineering and design software.
• Prior internship, co-op, engineering club, design competition, research, or hands-on technical experience.
• Interest in land development, civil site design, engineering consulting, and future Engineer-in-Training certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and designers with land development assignments for commercial, industrial, residential, institutional, and mixed-use projects.
• Support preparation and revision of site plans, grading plans, utility layouts, stormwater-management documents, erosion and sediment control plans, and permit materials.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and other technical tools appropriate to assignments and experience.
• Perform basic calculations, quantity takeoffs, data organization, and technical research under supervision.
• Research municipal ordinances, zoning provisions, and local, state, or federal permitting requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, planners, environmental professionals, and project managers.
• Participate in project meetings, quality reviews, and documentation activities.
• Support site visits, data collection, construction observations, or other field assignments when applicable and under 100% field supervision.
• Complete ASPIRE program activities and communicate progress, questions, and lessons learned.

Benefits

• Mentoring, professional development, networking, and an end-of-program presentation through the ASPIRE Internship Program.
• Applicable safety training and required personal protective equipment under the applicable allowance.

What This Job Offers

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