Civil Engineering Intern

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals—they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH.

Why You’ll Love SEH

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

About the Role

At SEH, you'll gain hands-on experience that goes beyond the classroom while working alongside experienced engineers and construction professionals who are invested in your growth. As an employee-owned company, we give our interns meaningful opportunities to contribute to real municipal roadway and utility projects, both in the field and in the office. You'll build practical skills in construction observation, surveying, design, and AutoCAD while gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle and collaborating with project managers, contractors, and clients.

This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the Omaha, NE area.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative, close-knit team working on municipal roadway and utility projects both on construction sites and in the office
• Support field staff by assisting with on-site construction observation, construction surveying, and staking
• Assist project managers and engineers with project development and design tasks, while maintaining effective communication with staff, contractors, and clients
• Accurately draft project information using AutoCAD and related software

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Available to work from the office during the 2026-2027 academic year
• Able and willing to report to the Omaha, NE office several times per week during the school year and full-time in the office during the summer
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Completed or currently enrolled in engineering-related coursework
• Interested in municipal engineering and/or land development projects
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

Qualifications

Essential:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field

Preferred:

• Experience with basic AutoCAD tasks through coursework or prior employment

Pay

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $21 and $24 per hour based on skill set and experience.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we are unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.