Civil Site/Land Development Internship

Benesch • Nashville, TN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This internship provides exposure to real-world projects that shape communities and offers valuable insight into project management, regulatory compliance, and construction practices. You will conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and verify that construction aligns with engineering plans, while also assisting with feasibility studies, zoning research, and due diligence reporting. In the office, you will support engineers in designing stormwater management systems, site layouts, and other infrastructure projects, preparing and updating technical drawings with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Your responsibilities will also include compiling and analyzing data to guide project development, maintaining project documentation, and contributing to project reports.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Previous internship or field experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in the planning, designing, and constructing of civil engineering projects.
• Contribute to site inspections, technical drafting, data analysis, and project design.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and verify that construction aligns with engineering plans.
• Assist with feasibility studies, zoning research, and due diligence reporting.
• Support engineers in designing stormwater management systems, site layouts, and other infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and update technical drawings with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Compile and analyze data to guide project development.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Contribute to project reports.

Benefits

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern