Civil Engineering Co-op: Site Development

About the role

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of almost 900 professionals working in 15 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

Site Development Co-op: Civil Engineering—Spring/Summer/Fall 2027 semesters: This is not a “get coffee and file paperwork” type of co-op experience. You will be a billable member of the team doing design work for our clients and learning how to use different design technology and software systems, mentoring under a professional engineer. Akron and Independence, OH office locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform design work for clients in site development.
• Learn and apply design technology and software systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Work under the mentorship of a professional engineer.
• Contribute as a billable team member on project teams.
• Engage in site planning, engineering design, client coordination, permitting, and planning and zoning representation.
• Participate in storm water design.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in learning AutoCAD and Civil 3D design technology.
• Interest in site development design work.
• Interest in site planning, engineering design, client coordination, permitting and planning and zoning representation.
• Interest in storm water design.
• Must be a team player and self‑motivated.
• Ability to work on project teams and work individually.

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Team collaboration
• Self‑motivation
• Communication (client coordination)
• Problem‑solving in site development and storm water design