Civil Engineering Internship (LD) - Summer 2027
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. Assignments will be matched to the intern’s coursework, capabilities, and development during the summer as part of RETTEW’s internship program. The internship provides hands-on exposure to civil site design, permitting, field observations, and multidisciplinary project delivery. Interns participate in the ASPIRE Internship Program, which includes mentoring, professional development, networking, and an end-of-program presentation. Applicable safety training and required personal protective equipment may be provided under the applicable allowance. The role is expected to combine office-based work, remote work, and limited field assignments, depending on project needs. Field activities may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, and active construction areas, and may require personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Available 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 the assignment and the intern’s 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
