Civil Engineering Co-op / Internship 2027

About the role

LJB Inc. is a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. The firm has a 50+ year history of leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and bring unique and sustainable value to our clients. LJB offers challenging and rewarding assignments for co-op students and summer interns. Students work with experienced engineers and are exposed to a variety of civil engineering challenges. They also get the opportunity to work on real-world projects in a professional environment. We are filling a Civil Engineering Internship or Co-op in our Cleveland, Ohio office. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently under engineering supervision.

Responsibilities

Work on job assignments related to civil engineering with a focus on municipal infrastructure planning and design. Perform routine engineering tasks under close supervision using well-established standards, procedures, and drawings. Students will be exposed to civil design processes.

• Drainage & Permitting: Supporting drainage design, site grading, and preparing state and local permit applications.
• Site & Roadway Design: Designing roadway, pedestrian, and parking layouts for diverse site development projects.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Assisting with utility designs for municipal engineering projects.
• Digital Drafting: Producing detailed engineering plans and construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Data Analysis: Developing project material quantities and cost estimates.
• Field Operations: Participating in site visits and part-time field inspections.
• Team Support: Assisting project managers and engineers with general technical and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a civil engineering major at an accredited university
• Must be entering their Junior or Senior year of college
• Basic proficiency or classroom familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred but not required
• Some travel may be required
• U.S. citizenship required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to various project sites not accessible by public transit
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction area

Pay

$18+ an hour