Civil Project Designer (Internship)

The Project Designer (Internship position) in the Engineering Division is designed for a college student completing a Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering. This is a hands-on position and an opportunity to learn a variety of engineering tasks including production drawings, reports, calculations, modeling, and design support. This is a seasonal position that will work full-time/40 hours per week from mid-May through mid-August 2027.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn technical knowledge quickly
• Self-motivated
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to use AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and water, wastewater, and stormwater computer modeling software.
• Assist with production drawings, plan sets, site analysis, engineer’s opinions of probable costs, utility computations, and civil design.
• Assist with supporting reports and calculations, including hydrology and sewer reports.
• Learn about applicable engineering standards, codes, and the permitting process.
• Participate in project status meetings and client/stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in field visits and construction site visits.
• Coordinate with outside utility companies and municipalities to gather information necessary for design.
• Gain exposure to different civil engineering disciplines and collaborate with professionals across Engineering, Structural, Survey, and Construction.

Requirements

• Student enrolled in a Bachelor and/or Master degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Ability to work hours necessary to complete work within required time frames with regard to deadlines.
• Computer-proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook). Familiarity with CAD and GIS is preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.