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University of Buffalo - CAREER FAIR FULL-TIME ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES

CompanyPopli Design Group
LocationBuffalo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves assisting in engineering design, structural analysis, and field inspections for various municipal and institutional projects. Responsibilities include preparing technical documents, design plans, and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$50,000 - $98,000
Company Size
182
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Established in 1982, Popli Design Group (PDG) is an award-winning architectural, engineering, surveying, and construction services firm. We have grown from a one-person transportation engineering firm to a mid-sized, full-service architecture and engineering firm. PDG prides itself on maintaining a technical and administrative that is responsive to our clients’ needs and schedules. Our work includes educational, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and government clients at the federal, state, and local levels. Our wide range of services provides us the in-house capabilities to meet virtually all of our clients’ needs.
About the Role

Description

If you are a team player and ready to kick start your career in a multi-disciplined Architecture/Engineering firm, Popli Design Group (PDG) is the place for you! PDG is seeking Junior Engineers, Architectural Designers, Survey Technicians, and Construction Inspectors to add to our growing and talented teams. With offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Binghamton, Albany, and NYC/NJ, our teams will match you to the best opportunity to set you up for a successful career journey.


Bridge Inspection, Junior Engineers

In this role, you will assist the Bridge Inspection Team Leaders in conducting inspections in the field. You will actively contribute to the inspection process, helping gather data and performing necessary tasks under the guidance of experienced professionals. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting structural analyses of bridges to determine their capacity, utilizing your engineering knowledge and analytical skills.


Transportation Construction Inspectors

In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting the progress of basic construction operations (Earthwork, Pavement, Structural Components, Scaffolding…); Verify conformance of material with Standard Specifications by carrying out field tests (Concrete, Compaction…); Interpret documented characteristics of objects and materials used in construction; Recognize unsafe construction procedures and site conditions; Inspect erosion control and protection of environmental features and utilities; and identify measured and/or tested properties and provide appropriate notification(s) and Report(s).


Civil, Junior Engineers

In this role, you will assist in the areas of development of hydraulic or water distribution models, design calculations, etc. in support of comprehensive civil/site design projects under the guidance and support of licensed Engineers; Assist in the preparation of technical engineering documents, design plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates; and assist in the preparation of comprehensive drawing packages using Civil 3D, Microstation, etc.


Structural, Junior Engineers

In this role, you will work on assignments that include design and analysis, modelling/drafting, preparing plans and specifications, technical report writing, cost estimating, and construction observation. Projects are typically in the municipal and academic/institutional sectors and range from new construction and large additions to structural investigations, condition assessments, capacity analysis, renovation, rehabilitation and strengthening of existing structures.


Electrical, Junior Engineers

In this role, you will apply your working knowledge of electrical circuit theory and design, power distribution, signs/controls to create plans using AutoCAD and/or REVIT under the close supervision of Senior Electrical staff. Additionally, you will design sections of building’s electrical systems, for both new and renovated buildings including power and lighting.


Mechanical, Junior Engineers

In this role, you will assist in the design of HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems for building facilities. Additionally, you will perform engineering evaluations and analyses, field inspections, design drawings, technical specifications and cost estimation under direct supervision of senior engineers.



About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.


Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.


Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience, location, and area of study.

Key Skills
Bridge InspectionStructural AnalysisConstruction InspectionCivil DesignHydraulic ModelingWater Distribution ModelingTechnical WritingCost EstimatingAutoCADCivil 3DMicrostationRevitHVAC DesignPlumbing DesignFire Protection SystemsField Testing
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTransportation