Student Engineer - Summer 2027

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. • Pleasanton, CA

3d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Are you a civil engineering student eager to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world projects? As a Student Engineer at MacKay & Somps, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting land development and public infrastructure efforts across Northern California. You’ll work side by side with professional engineers, designers, and surveyors, helping bring communities to life through thoughtful, well-executed design. This is a great opportunity to explore career paths in civil engineering, strengthen your technical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive and team-oriented environment. While we are actively interviewing candidates for the Summer 2026 Student Engineer role, we anticipate offers being extended around February of 2027 with a June 2027 start date. Official start date to be confirmed with the successful candidate. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field) from an ABET-accredited university
• Have completed (or are currently taking) coursework in site design, hydrology, transportation, or stormwater systems
• Have exposure to or an interest in learning AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn
• Thrive in a team-oriented, client-driven work environment

Nice To Haves

• An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or intent to pursue one is a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparing plans, exhibits, and figures for land development and public infrastructure projects
• Assisting with grading, utility, stormwater, and street design
• Supporting hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Performing quantity take-offs, basic cost estimating, and data entry
• Learning to use design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office tools

What This Job Offers

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