Construction Field Internship - Dickinson

Ready to get out from behind a desk and see how projects come to life? Join Civil Science as a Construction Field Intern for the Summer of 2027 and gain hands‑on experience supporting transportation and public infrastructure projects across North Dakota.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, construction professionals, surveyors, and field staff while contributing to projects involving roads, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

This is a field-focused internship with regular travel to active construction projects throughout North Dakota. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, learning by doing, and seeing the results of your work firsthand, this could be a great opportunity to start building your career.

• Support field teams on active transportation and public infrastructure projects.

• Assist with construction observation, field measurements, materials sampling and testing, surveying support, and project documentation.

• Collect and document field data, quantities, photographs, and daily construction activities.

• Learn to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and construction requirements.

• Use field equipment, technology, and software under the guidance of experienced team members.

• Communicate professionally with engineers, contractors, agencies, and other project partners.

• Follow project safety requirements and contribute to a safe, organized, and professional work environment.

• Travel regularly to project locations throughout North Dakota, including overnight or extended field assignments.

Your responsibilities may vary based on project needs, giving you exposure to different aspects of civil and transportation infrastructure design, construction, surveying, materials sampling and testing, and project delivery.

• Current enrollment in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, surveying, engineering technology, or a related program.

• An interest in transportation, construction, surveying, materials testing, or public infrastructure.

• A willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and take ownership of your work.

• Strong communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Civil Science driving requirements.

• The ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout North Dakota.

• Basic computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bentley Micro Station, Bluebeam, or field data‑collection tools is helpful but not required.

• The ability to work outdoors in changing North Dakota weather conditions, navigate uneven terrain, wear required personal protective equipment, and lift or carry field equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Make a real impact: Your work will contribute directly to infrastructure projects that connect and strengthen communities.

Gain hands‑on experience: See first‑hand how engineering plans and specifications become completed construction projects.

Learn from experienced professionals: Work directly with engineers, surveyors, construction professionals, and field staff who are invested in helping you learn and develop.

Explore your career path: Gain exposure to multiple areas of infrastructure work while developing valuable technical, safety, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Build experience that matters
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Take on meaningful responsibilities and develop practical skills that will help prepare you for a career in engineering, construction, surveying, or infrastructure.

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