Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Internship, Nebraska

Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

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 Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska offices in Summer 2024. You will work under the direction of a senior team member and receive specific instruction for required tasks and project components. Duties may include field construction observation, material testing, basic engineering calculations, and CAD design/drawing. Instruction in basic AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation GeoPak will be provided as you begin to apply engineering education to practical design solutions.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Observe construction activities, assist with materials testing.
• Perform basic survey services.
• Perform bridge inspections in the field and assist with generating inspection reports.
• Standard computations or analysis.
• Drawing (AutoCAD, Microstation) assignments to assist in development of project plans.
• Assist 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees