Internship - Civil

Shive Hattery Group • Madison, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Civil Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. Internships offer invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge and understanding of your chosen career path. At Shive-Hattery, you’ll be treated as a full-time staff member with access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll work on actual client projects, where your contributions will directly impact both Shive-Hattery and the community. This experience will help expand your professional skill set and strengthen your portfolio, setting you up for future success. You will be paired with a mid-to-senior level employee who will serve as your mentor. This mentor/mentee relationship is designed to foster a supportive environment where you can candidly discuss your career goals and aspirations. Our one-on-one informal mentoring approach fosters the development of professional relationships that complement your academic learning, enriching your overall internship experience. You will work on a variety of project types including site design, utility design, and water resources for different clients like industrial, higher education, and commercial. These experiences will provide insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving the needs of our clients.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new concepts, processes, and technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a professional environment.
• Willingness to seek feedback and apply it to your work and professional development.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with teammates, mentors, and clients.
• A full clean driver’s license is required.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, project, or studio experience.
• Strong examples demonstrating creativity, design thinking, and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm and shape projects from concept through completion.
• Collaborate with talented teammates.
• Contribute expertise to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions.
• Work on actual client projects.
• Expand professional skill set and strengthen portfolio.
• Work on a variety of project types including site design, utility design, and water resources for different clients like industrial, higher education, and commercial.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed