Intern- Civil Engineering

Job Description

Civil Engineering Intern Summer 2026 Join a team where your ideas and energy shape meaningful projects across the country!

About Paradigm Design Paradigm Design is a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with offices in Grand Rapids MIand Scottsdale AZ. For nearly 50 years weve partnered with clients on projects across diverse markets including education retail industrial residential entertainment and municipal infrastructure.

At Paradigm people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration inclusivity and professional growth where every contribution matters. With a commitment to mentorship teamwork and technical excellence we provide the tools resources and support you need to succeed.

The Opportunity We are seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Pheonix / Scottsdale team for Summer 2026 (full-time mid-May through mid-August). This internship provides hands-on experience in civil engineering design project documentation and site development while offering exposure to the professional path toward licensure. In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with engineers architects and consultants on active projects.
• Apply classroom learning to real-world design and documentation.
• Gain exposure to land development site planning and infrastructure projects.

What Youll Do

• Use CAD software to prepare design documents from sketches notes and instructions.
• Draft detailed drawings for residential commercial and municipal projects.
• Translate markups into revised drawings and review for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze maps surveys soil and hydrology reports and other data to support design decisions.
• Assist with calculations and technical documentation under the supervision of licensed engineers.

What You Bring

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program; entering final year preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Strong work ethic and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Paradigm We know you work hard so we make sure youre supported and valued with:

• Competitive compensation.
• Mentorship and exposure to professional licensure paths.
• Networking opportunities and real project experience.
• Monthly events for team bonding.
• A collaborative people-first culture that invests in your growth.

Ready to Get Started If youre eager to learn grow and contribute to meaningful civil engineering projects wed love to hear from you!

Submit your resume and work samples (or link to your portfolio).
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At Paradigm Design we celebrate diversity and believe our work is better when many voices are at the table. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC