Civil Engineering Intern | Aberdeen, SD
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Location & Program
Location:
Aberdeen, SD
Discipline:
Civil
Markets:
Transportation;
Public Works
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule:
full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
Sponsorship:
Not available
- Assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, preparing permit applications, site drainage and grading designs, and learning the Civil Engineering trade
- Assist with design portions of a project related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
- Support project work within the project's monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations
- Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
- Assist with good client relations, project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files
- Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers
- Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress
- Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
- Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
- Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement
- Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
- May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and Building Information Model
- Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry
Strong South Dakota public-works and transportation team across Sioux Falls, Pierre, Aberdeen, Watertown, and Huron
SDDOT construction administration, county bridge inspections, and on-call municipal engineering
Microsurfacing design, lift station and forcemain work, survey, and hydraulics
Frequent bridge, highway, and survey work driven by county and city clients
Recent work includes SDDOT Sioux Falls Construction Administration, Transportation;
Aberdeen Bridge Inspections, Transportation; and Groton Lift Station & Forcemain, Water/Wastewater.
- We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
- A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
- A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
- Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran's status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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