Civil Engineering Intern | Aberdeen, SD

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This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern in Aberdeen SD to work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis design field inspections writing reports preparing permit applications site drainage and grading designs and learning the Civil Engineering trade. Over 10-12 weeks youll gain hands-on experience supporting real project work while learning the civil engineering trade.

In this role youll help the team work within project budgets collaborate with cross-functional disciplines and support project progress through documentation and job site observations. Youll contribute to transportation and public-works projects while delivering resilient environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

Location: Aberdeen SD
Discipline: Civil
Markets: Transportation; Public Works
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

What Youll Do

Assist with engineering analysis design field inspections report writing preparing permit applications site drainage and grading designs and learning the Civil Engineering trade
Assist with design portions of a project related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
Support project work within the projects monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations
Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
Assist with good client relations project design notebook and provide documentation for permanent record files
Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural structural electrical mechanical technology clerical and equipment suppliers
Assist with documenting design decisions meetings and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress
Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement

What Youll Bring

Required Education

Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities
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 Building Information Model
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred
Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

About the Team

Strong South Dakota public-works and transportation team across Sioux Falls Pierre Aberdeen Watertown and Huron
SDDOT construction administration county bridge inspections and on-call municipal engineering
Microsurfacing design lift station and forcemain work survey and hydraulics
Frequent bridge highway and survey work driven by county and city clients
Recent work includes SDDOT Sioux Falls Construction Administration Transportation; Aberdeen Bridge Inspections Transportation; and Groton Lift Station & Forcemain Water/Wastewater.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are creating positive outcomes for people communities and our planet.

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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and build hands-on experience supporting meaningful projects strong teams and positive outcomes for people and communities.

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 insurance on their first day of employment.

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