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2027 Summer Intern - Community Infrastructure

CompanyESP Associates
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to the production of high-quality civil and site plans, construction documents, and technical drawings. They will work within a private land development engineering design team to gain real-world experience.
Internship Type
intern full time
Company Size
411
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The ESP name stands for engineering, surveying, and planning, but we’re much more than that. We’re problem solvers, innovators, and trusted partners on critical infrastructure projects that help shape the future. With our combined expertise, expansive footprint, and deep industry knowledge, our team of companies brings together the best in engineering, planning, geospatial, geo-environmental, and program management services to create a powerhouse of reliable, scalable solutions. For our team, this work is personal. We know that what we shape today will serve the next generation. That’s why we work collaboratively with clients to produce creative solutions that are built to last. Improving what people depend on isn’t just our mission—it’s who we are.
About the Role

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP), is seeking applications for a summer Civil Engineering intern in various offices across North Carolina, and South Carolina. This position would be responsible for contributing to the production of high-quality civil/site plans, construction plan documents, and other related technical drawings. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic student to gain real-world experience with a highly regarded private land development engineering design team.

 Qualifications:

  • Must currently be enrolled in a related 4-year program.
  • Applicants should be outgoing with good verbal and technical skills, ability to excel in a team environment, while having creative problem solving and conceptual design skills.
  • Previous experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Work & Excel are encouraged.
  • Applicant must have a strong desire to learn and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. 
  • Employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.  

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

Key Skills
Civil EngineeringSite PlanningConstruction Plan DocumentsTechnical DrawingsAutoCAD Civil 3DBluebeamMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelConceptual DesignProblem SolvingTeamworkVerbal Communication
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnvironmental & Sustainability