Civil Engineering Intern | Charlotte, NC

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 Charlotte NC. Over 10-12 weeks youll assist in engineering analysis design field inspections report writing permit application preparation and site drainage and grading design while learning the Civil Engineering trade.

Youll support project work within budget collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations and help document design progress from coordination through final check. This role also provides hands-on exposure to site observations and multidisciplinary teamwork while delivering resilient environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Location: Charlotte NC

Discipline: Civil

Markets: Survey; Land Development; Civil Engineering

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 weeks

Sponsorship: Not available

• Assist with project design work for discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.

• Assist with researching commercially available equipment and resources.

• Assist with client relations maintain the project design notebook and provide documentation for permanent record files.

• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural structural electrical mechanical technology clerical and equipment supplier teams.

• Assist with documenting design decisions meetings and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.

• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.

• Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement.

Education

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

Required Skills/Abilities

• May be 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

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• This team brings a 360-degree approach combining analytical expertise with a diverse skillset to support project success.

• Services include surveying aerial mapping civil engineering and site design for clients.

• Recent work includes specialized engineering support for NASCARs $53 million 58000 square-foot production facility in Concord NC.

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

Apply today to build hands-on experience support meaningful civil engineering work and make an impact from day one at IMEG.