Engineering Intern, Civil Engineering

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Intern Poughkeepsie, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Kickstart Your Career with an Internship at CPL

Are you a student eager to turn classroom learning into real-world impact? At CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering firm, we believe in empowering the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators. Our internship program is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to projects that shape communities.

January 11th
- May 14th

May 17th
- August 6th

What you'll Do

• Collaborate with a team in the conceptual planning and design of civil engineering projects, including water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and site development.
• Prepare and revise engineering drawings, concept plans, and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with design calculations, both by hand and using modeling software such as HydroCAD, WaterCAD, etc.
• Support Projects in Infrastructure, wastewater, transportation, or other areas
• Support the preparation of technical reports and applications
• Assist with construction administration responsibilities, including the review of product submittals and responding to requests for information
• Site visits during the design and construction phase to review onsite conditions and construction progress.

What you bring

We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering and are looking to take the next (or first) step in their professional journey. Candidates ideally demonstrate:

• Curiosity, motivation, and eagerness to learn.
• They are excited to bring their ideas to the table.
• Ready to embrace teamwork and new challenges.
• has strong attention to detail

Why CPL

• Real Projects, Real Impact– Work on meaningful assignments that go beyond “busy work.”
• Mentorship & Learning– Learn from industry experts who are invested in your growth.
• Collaborative Culture– Join a team that values creativity, curiosity, and fresh perspectives.
• Career Pathways – Explore your future in architecture, engineering, planning, design, or project management.

What We Offer:

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week - not applicable to interns

• Healthcare for you and your family:
  Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance:
  You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

What Does It Look Like Working Here?

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration
  – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family
  –celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun
  – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work…