Civil Engineering Intern | Missoula, MT

Civil Engineering Intern | Missoula, MT

100% Employee-Owned
* Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern in Missoula, MT. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading work while learning the Civil Engineering trade.

This mentored internship offers hands‑on project experience while supporting work within project budgets and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will also support documentation, coordination, and field observation efforts that contribute to resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Location: Missoula, MT

Discipline: Civil

Markets: None listed

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 design portions of civil projects in accordance with code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and project resources
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files
• Coordinate design and schedule needs with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check
• Help prepare and issue addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and perform other services 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 BIM
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

• Civil team serving western Montana from Missoula and Kalispell
• Transportation, bridge inspection, surveying, and water-resources experience
• Hydraulics, stormwater, and municipal engineering for county and city clients
• Environmental permitting and utility coordination across the region
• Recent work includes Grants Meadows O&M, Housing;
  Peak Water System O&M, Commercial; and Watson Water System O&M, Corporate/Workplace

• 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…