Civil Engineer Technician Intern

Recruitment for this position will remain open until filled.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with interviews anticipated to begin after the first of the year.

Benton County Public Works/Highway Department is now accepting applications for its Civil Engineer Technician Summer Internship Program for 2027!

Join the Benton County Public Works/Highway Department for an exciting,
hands‑on summer internship designed for recent high school graduates preparing to enter college and interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering or land surveying
! This is a great opportunity to explore these career fields, learn about highway construction projects, surveying, material testing, and construction inspection, and gain practical, on‑the‑job experience. Through structured mentorship and guidance from Benton County Engineering Technicians and other Public Works/Highway staff, you’ll build foundational knowledge, develop new skills, and discover what it’s like to work in the field.

Recent high school graduates who will be at least 18 years of age by the start of the internship are encouraged to apply! Applicants must have been accepted into a postsecondary civil engineering or land surveying program with an anticipated start date in the upcoming fall semester.
No prior civil engineering or land surveying experience is required! We welcome applicants regardless of their current level of knowledge or experience who are eager to learn, develop new skills, and gain hands‑on experience.

Provide entry‑level engineering assistance and support to the Public Works/Highway Department in the areas of construction plans and specifications, project design, surveying, material testing, and construction inspection. This internship is intended for recent high school graduates entering college who have limited prior knowledge or experience in these fields and are interested in pursuing a civil engineering or land surveying program. The position provides a structured mentorship and learning opportunity for the intern to explore these career fields, develop foundational knowledge, and gain practical, hands‑on experience while supporting Benton County Engineering Technicians and other Public Works/Highway staff.

Interns typically work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The schedule may vary based on workload, weather conditions, and project demands, and the internship start and end dates may be flexible to accommodate the intern’s summer break and academic schedule.

Essential Functions

• A. Assist Benton County Engineering Technicians with the following functions:
  • A. 1. Assist with planning, developing, and implementing highway design and construction projects.
  • A. 2. Assist with staking, surveying, drafting, and design work to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
  • A. 3. Assist with inspecting and documenting construction activities, quantities, and material quality.
  • A. 4. Assist with performing compliance tests for soils, aggregates, bituminous, concrete, and other construction materials.
  • A. 5. Assist with monitoring and inspecting project progress and construction methods to ensure specifications are met, and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines, standards, and laws are followed.
• Additional Functions
  • A. Assist Benton County Public Works/Highway maintenance staff with entry‑level tasks, which may include, but are not limited to, mowing, trimming weeds, shoveling, raking, patching potholes, and washing equipment.
  • B. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications

• A. Must have a high school…