Summer 2027 Internship Civil Engineering

Job Description:

Overview
The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) assisting with design tasks on a variety of infrastructure projects such as transportation water resources environmental survey and residential or commercial land development. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with design tools technical documentation and project coordination within a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in preparing plans specifications and cost estimates under supervision.

• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters project objectives and constraints.

• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose technical requirements and applicable standards.

• Utilize computer-aided engineering and design software (e.g. AutoCAD Civil 3D) to produce drawings exhibits and supporting documents.

• Support the preparation of technical reports memoranda and engineering studies using company-approved formats.

• Participate in site visits field activities construction observation and data collection as assigned.

• Assist with redlines submittals preparation of exhibits and record (as-built) drawings.

• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience proficiency and technical understanding develop.

Land Development

• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for residential commercial and site development projects including grading drainage and utility layouts.

• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support constructability and compliance with project requirements.

• Support permitting and coordination activities related to land development projects.

Traffic

• Assist with traffic engineering tasks including intersection layouts signing plans and pavement marking designs.

• Support traffic studies such as traffic impact analyses transportation planning efforts and traffic safety evaluations through data analysis and documentation.

Transportation

• Assist in the planning and design of roadway and highway projects including preparation of plans specifications and cost estimates.

• Evaluate design alternatives by analyzing typical sections alignments right-of-way needs and cost considerations.

• Support reviews of transportation plans and documents for compliance with applicable standards and project scope.

Water / Wastewater (W/WW)

• Assist in the planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

• Support preparation of technical documentation permitting materials and regulatory coordination efforts.

• Assist with design support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects including review of contractor submittals under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.

• Familiarity with engineering principles practices and procedures.

• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Adaptable and flexible in managing shifting priorities and deadlines.

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EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.