Civil Engineering Intern

About the role

This is an in‑person internship supporting the Civil Engineering team on real client projects. Day‑to‑day you will support civil engineers in the design and plan production of roadway, grading and drainage, water, sewer, pavement, land development, and erosion control systems, building a foundation of engineering principles and code requirements that complement your college coursework. You will help produce AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting and design documents, assist with quantities takeoffs and estimating, and research jurisdictional criteria for planning and engineering. Success in the internship means gaining hands‑on experience performing civil engineering calculations and designing site and infrastructure elements, participating in site visits before and during construction, and leaving with a clear picture of what it means to work in the AEC industry. Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 offices and more than 500 team members who deliver holistic built environments, leveraging their influence to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives. The firm empowers creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first‑of‑their‑kind environments while championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineers in the design and plan production of roadway, grading and drainage, water, sewer, pavement, land development, and erosion control systems
• Assist with civil engineering calculations for site and infrastructure design
• Learn and apply AutoCAD Civil 3D for drafting and design
• Assist with quantities takeoffs and cost estimating
• Research and apply jurisdictional criteria for planning and engineering projects
• Attend site visits before and during construction with project leads
• Gain exposure to the variety of project types and teams across the firm

Required Qualifications

• Completion of 3+ years of a civil engineering or related undergraduate program
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Bluebeam
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with team members across disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis (Cushing Terrell will not sponsor work visas)
• Majority of work is office‑based with limited physical requirements; may require bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to roadway, grading and drainage, water, sewer, or land development design
• Interest in erosion control systems or site infrastructure
• Familiarity with quantities takeoffs or cost estimating
• Interest in jurisdictional or municipal code research

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus

Pay

The expected wage range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors (as permitted by law).