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Civil Engineering Intern in Public Infrastructure

CompanyCannon Corp
LocationSan Luis Obispo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Civil Engineering Intern will provide basic engineering calculations and analyses support under the direction of a Project Manager or Engineer. Responsibilities include design work using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, cost estimating, plan preparation, and site visits for data collection.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
16
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
Engineering design, planning, and survey consultancy serving the Energy, Public Infrastructure, and Development markets. Admired as the Spartan Army of consulting firms; agile, responsive, and effective. Offices in San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, and Santa Monica.
About the Role

Description

You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career!Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.


JOIN CANNON as a CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN in SAN LUIS OBISPO. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities. 


PROJECTS INCLUDE Transportation, Street Improvements, Active Transportation (Bike and Pedestrian), Green and Complete Streets, Municipal, Public Works, Park Improvements, Multi-Use Pathways and Trails, Drainage Studies and Reports


CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN JOB DUTIES

Under the direction of a Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Design Engineer, a Civil Engineering Intern provides basic engineering calculations and analyses support, in the office and in the field, on a variety of engineering projects including but not limited to AutoCAD and Civil 3D design, cost estimating, plan preparation, making copies, organizing documents, red-lining, back checking work, site visits to collect field data, some administrative word processing, and design calculations. We offer a minimum of 15 hours per week (depending upon available work), Monday thru Friday, with a flexible schedule between 8 am – 5 pm.

Requirements

  • Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
  • 3rd or 4th year engineering student who can work through the summer.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Proactively offers support to team members.
  • Successful completion of EIT exam preferred.
  • Previous internship experience in Civil Engineering is a plus.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.


Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Key Skills
Civil EngineeringAutoCADCivil 3DCost EstimatingPlan PreparationDocument OrganizationField Data CollectionTime ManagementEffective CommunicationTeam Support
Categories
EngineeringConstructionEnvironmental & SustainabilityGovernment & Public SectorTransportation
Benefits
Competitive SalariesExcellent Benefits PackageRemote Work Flexibility