Civil Intern Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Civil Intern Engineer (EIT) with 2–4 years of experience to join our growing Land Development team. This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer who has mastered the basics and is ready to take on more design responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on the technical production of site construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including the creation of dynamic surfaces, pipe networks, and complex grading plans.
• Prepare comprehensive drainage and stormwater management reports.
• Design detention/retention facilities and water quality features using HydroCAD or similar modeling software.
• Design and profile water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems, ensuring compliance with local municipal standards and utility provider requirements.
• Assist in navigating the entitlement process by preparing response letters to agency "redlines" and attending meetings with city/county reviewers.
• Help track project budgets and timelines, coordinate with sub-consultants (surveyors, geotechnical, etc.), and assist in the preparation of project proposals.
• Review shop drawings, process submittals, and perform occasional site visits to ensure construction is progressing according to the approved design.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification: Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience: 2–4 years of professional experience specifically in land development or site civil engineering.
• Technical Skill: High proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required (specifically surfaces, alignments, and pipe networks).
• Communication: Strong technical writing skills for reports and the ability to communicate effectively with the internal project team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification: Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience: 2–4 years of professional experience specifically in land development or site civil engineering.
• Technical Skill: High proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required (specifically surfaces, alignments, and pipe networks).
• Communication: Strong technical writing skills for reports and the ability to communicate effectively with the internal project team.

Skills

• Advanced Design & Modeling: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H): Knowledge of HydroCAD or similar modeling software.
• Utility Infrastructure: Proficiency in designing and profiling water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems.
• Permitting & Agency Coordination: Ability to prepare response letters and attend meetings with city/county reviewers.
• Project Management Support: Experience in tracking project budgets and timelines, coordinating with sub-consultants, and assisting in the preparation of project proposals.
• Construction Administration: Experience in reviewing shop drawings, processing submittals, and performing occasional site visits.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $73,000 - $86,000
• Additional benefits include medical plans, dental, vision, employee life insurance, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.