2026 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering (Boston)

2026 Summer Internship – Civil Engineering

Are you an enthusiastic student with big ideas for the built environment? Are you looking for a chance to work with an interdisciplinary team of designers and tackle some of the world’s most interesting planning and design challenges? Apply now for an internship at Sasaki!

Sasaki interns get hands-on experience, develop valuable professional connections, and gain a deep understanding of how a leading firm operates and innovates. While roles and responsibilities range based on project work at the time, interns can expect to further their working knowledge of design inspiration and iteration, technology, and best practices. Interns will be a part of project teams delivering real-world solutions to clients.

An internship with Sasaki offers an invaluable opportunity for professional growth as well as a fun and memorable summer experience. When you work at Sasaki, you sign up to work alongside a diverse group of design professionals who are deeply committed to improving the world through design. We are proud of both the work and the culture we continuously cultivate here, supported by everyone's diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Sasaki is one of the leading multi-disciplinary design firms in the world, with 300+ employees based primarily in Boston and over 800 awards for excellence in our architecture, landscape architecture, and planning and urban design practices.   

Civil Engineering interns will be located in Sasaki’s Boston office.

Planning specific examples/work: https://www.sasaki.com/practice/services/civil-engineering/

Interested? Here is what you need to know:

• 10-12 week program from June 1 - August 28th, 2026 (end dates will be determined on academic need, preference. Start date is firm.)
• Applications close/due: Friday, January 16^th, 2026
• Interviews: ~2/2/26 – 2/13/26
• Notifications: ~Week of 2/16
  
  

$26/hr

 *Please note that while we'll try our best to adhere to these dates, slight changes based on the number of applications, total interviews, etc. may potentially delay response times*

What you bring:

• Currently pursuing a professional degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program
• Self-motivated, clear thinker ready to jump into our interdisciplinary approach to planning and design
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling programs
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about all aspects of the built environment
• Work efficiently and smart, always thinking of ways to be most effective with your time

What you'll do:

• Position responsibilities will include assisting with layout, grading, drainage and utility design, permitting, and cost estimating
• Learn about and engage within the phases, aspects, and operations of a highly functioning, multi-disciplinary firm – supporting the engineering team with their daily functions and roles
• Work alongside designers from other disciplines including architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning
• Engage with Sasakians through office-wide events, lunch-and-learn presentations, and social gatherings
• Provide flexibility in developing alternative concepts to solve complex design problems
• Apply problem-solving skills and perform rigorous analysis, as well as communicate the results to both engineers and non-engineers
• Gather foundational research on site environmental conditions and regulatory contexts to inform project teams
• Assist with the drafting and documentation of drawing submissions, with an attention to detail

Candidates must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio/Work Samples (options may include but are not limited to: design coursework, digital models, reports, presentations, or other visual/textual demonstrations of engineering, design, and/or computational proficiency)
• One faculty letter of recommendation (sent to: recommendations@sasaki.com)

Please Note: You MUST apply through this career page! We make no promise your application will be reviewed if not submitted through the Sasaki career portal you are currently on - with the components listed above.