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Civil Engineering Intern

CompanyOrigin Design
LocationDubuque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist with active municipal infrastructure construction projects, including water, roadway, utility, and wastewater work. Document progress, communicate updates, perform measurements and testing, support construction oversight, and interact with contractors, residents, and municipal staff.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
100
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Origin Design is a full-service professional design firm. We deliver impactful, sustainable solutions to help the clients and communities we work with thrive and grow. Let’s work on tomorrow. Together. Learn more at origindesign.com.
About the Role

Description

Your future starts here.

Job opening.  

Civil Engineering Intern

DUBUQUE, IOWA


The Civil Engineering Intern position is designed to provide hands-on technical and engineering experience through meaningful project work that supports the intern’s professional growth and career development. The internship offers exposure to municipal engineering projects, water resources engineering projects and transportation engineering projects, including both office and field-based responsibilities, with a significant opportunity to assist on active construction sites. 


Interns will work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical knowledge in project administration, engineering documentation, design support, and construction observation. Future internships and opportunities upon graduation may also be available.


Position Responsibilities.

  • Assist with active construction projects involving municipal water, roadway, utility, and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Support construction administration activities, including: 
  1. Documenting construction progress and daily activities.
  2. Communicating project status updates to project managers.
  3. Performing measurements, testing, and general construction oversight.
  4. Interacting with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and municipal staff.

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to develop technical skills, gain real-world engineering and construction experience, and explore potential career paths within the engineering profession.


How to Apply.

Please upload a cover letter and resume at: 

https://origindesign.com/careers.

Origin Design is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Key Skills
Construction ObservationConstruction AdministrationProject DocumentationProject Status CommunicationMeasurementTestingConstruction OversightEngineering Design SupportProject AdministrationContractor CoordinationMunicipal EngineeringWater Resources EngineeringTransportation Engineering
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTransportation