Civil/Site Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Exton, PA

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil/Site Engineering Intern for its Exton, Pennsylvania office for Summer 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience on projects including solar designs, residential developments, and urban spaces, with guidance through the land development process and exposure to regulatory requirements and multidisciplinary services. The role involves working on real client projects and may include developing site plans, grading layouts, and utility systems using AutoCAD Civil3D; assisting with due diligence, permitting, and compliance; and conducting on-site inspections for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.

Interns support technical staff on day-to-day projects and participate in the Land Development Accelerator Program and broader internship programming. The program includes opportunities to collaborate and network with other interns and professionals, learn about different areas of the business, develop communication and other transferable skills, take part in training and educational activities, and present end-of-summer learning and experiences. The company states that it makes full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time, on average.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Have a specific interest in land development and/or stormwater.
• Be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Be eligible to work in the United States and attend a university or college physically located in the United States.
• Be able to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Hydrology or hydraulics coursework or previous experience.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Civil3D experience.
• HydroCAD experience.
• Prior internship experience; applicants without it will also be reviewed and considered for different roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with day-to-day projects and learn the operations of a multidisciplinary firm.
• Learn the stages of the land development process and participate in the Land Development Accelerator Program.
• Use AutoCAD Civil3D to help design grading plans, concept plans, stormwater management plans, utility system plans, and soil erosion and sediment control plans.
• Research zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and local municipal codes.
• Work on real, billable client projects.
• Participate in internship programming, including networking, training, educational activities, and end-of-summer presentations.
• Assist with due diligence, permitting, and compliance processes.
• Have the opportunity to perform on-site inspections for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.

Benefits

• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Internship educational opportunities, training, and networking.

What This Job Offers

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