Civil Engineer Student Internship

Core Competencies for Success

• Ability to translate academic knowledge into practical engineering assignments with guidance from engineers and project managers.
• Strong learning agility — ability to learn new engineering concepts, software, standards, and processes quickly.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills — ability to evaluate information, identify issues, and work through potential solutions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when preparing calculations, plans, reports, data, or other project documents.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to develop proficiency with engineering/design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or similar programs.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, including site development, grading, drainage, utilities, transportation, or other applicable coursework.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and established procedures while asking appropriate questions when clarification is needed.
• Organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate questions, findings, and progress clearly.
• Teamwork and collaboration — ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, surveyors, project managers, and other team members.
• Initiative and curiosity — willingness to seek additional knowledge, take ownership of assignments, and look for opportunities to contribute.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback to improve the quality and efficiency of future work.
• Professionalism and dependability, including following through on assignments and commitments.
• Developing understanding of the project lifecycle and how individual assignments contribute to the overall project.
• Ability to conduct research and gather information from plans, specifications, municipal resources, design standards, and other technical sources.
• Interest in understanding client needs and the business side of engineering, not simply completing technical tasks.

A current college student pursuing a technical or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without time limitations.

Our Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with time provided for with a one-hour unpaid lunch period. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are important to ensuring interns are available to collaborate with their teams, participate in project activities, and make the most of the internship experience.

Opportunities are available across various disciplines, including Public Works, Water Resources, Transportation, Traffic, Urban Design, Residential/Commercial Land Site Development, Environmental, Construction Services, and more!

Our Development I team typically works on projects that involve single and multi-family homes with some commercial projects. Your projects will include plan drawings and calculations for sanitary systems, stormwater management, and roadway design.

Our Development II engineers are involved in commercial site development design projects and work collaboratively with the project team to develop creative solutions to address client needs and solve design and construction challenges that may arise. Your projects will include the design of site and civil engineering for retail, office, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments, healthcare campuses, and large-scale office complexes.

Our Urban Design team coordinates with many stakeholders and facilitates mutually beneficial design for renewed infrastructure. We design…