Civil Engineering Intern | Charlotte, NC

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities in Charlotte, NC. IMEG is a 100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships.

About the Role

Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist in engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit application preparation, and site drainage and grading design while learning the Civil Engineering trade. You'll support project work within budget, collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations, and help document design progress from coordination through final check. This role provides hands-on exposure to site observations and multidisciplinary teamwork while delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Discipline: Civil | Markets: Survey; Land Development; Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

• Assist with project design work for discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.
• Assist with researching commercially available equipment and resources.
• Assist with client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files.
• Assist with coordinating design and schedules with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams.
• Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.
• Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement.
• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software, and BIM.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.

About the Team

This team brings a 360-degree approach, combining analytical expertise with a diverse skillset to support project success. Services include surveying, aerial mapping, civil engineering, and site design for clients. Recent work includes specialized engineering support for NASCAR's $53 million, 58,000 square-foot production facility in Concord, NC.

Benefits

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork.
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.
• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG.
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.
• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader.
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm.
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations.
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Schedule

Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program.