Civil Engineering Summer Internship, Iowa

Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Kirkham Michael is an award-winning multi-disciplined civil engineering firm dedicated to the success of our clients. We provide full-service engineering from concept to final design and construction engineering services. Kirkham Michael provides integrated engineering and construction services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We are a dynamic firm focused on our clients’ success and we fulfill project and program needs from initial concept through implementation with innovative, yet practical solutions. We employ results-oriented professionals in offices throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. Gain valuable intern experience with Kirkham Michael! We are currently looking for energetic and knowledgeable civil engineering students to fill entry-level, temporary, Summer Civil Engineering Intern positions for our Urbandale and Cedar Rapids Offices in 2026. You will work under the direction of a senior team member and receive specific instruction for required tasks and project components. Duties may include: CAD design/drawing, basic engineering calculations, and field construction observation and materials testing. Instruction in basic AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer will be provided as you begin to apply engineering education to practical design solutions. Kirkham Michael is a place where you can grow personally and professionally so join us today!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in progress; currently enrolled at an accredited university majoring in Civil Engineering
• Experience in transportation or construction engineering a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of civil engineering to projects
• High level of creativity
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Successful candidates will be articulate with professional presence, with solid decision-making, planning, and organizational skills
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Drawing (AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer) assignments to assist in development of project plans.
• Standard computations or analysis.
• Observe construction activities, assist with materials testing.
• Perform basic survey services.
• Perform bridge inspections in the field and assist with generating inspection reports.
• Assists on other tasks such as: hydrology and hydraulics studies, report preparation, preparation of permit applications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree