Civil/Site Engineering Intern

About the role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil/Site Engineering Intern to join our Pittsburgh, PA office for Summer 2027. As a Summer 2027 Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on projects that shape communities—from large solar designs and residential developments to small urban spaces in downtown districts. Our professionals are here to guide you through the full development process, giving you exposure to proven strategies, regulatory navigation, and the advantage of our in-house multi-disciplinary services. You’ll work on real client projects to develop site plans, grading layouts and utility systems using AutoCAD Civil3D; assist with the due diligence, permitting, and compliance process; and have the opportunity to perform inspections on-site for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects and experience the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary firm
• Learn the stages of the Land Development process and participate in our Land Development Accelerator Program
• Enhance technical skills with hands-on experience using AutoCAD Civil3D to design:
  • Grading Plans
  • Concept Plans
  • Stormwater Management Plans
  • Utility System Plans
  • Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Research zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and local municipal codes
• Work on real, billable client work right away
• Participate in robust internship programming, including opportunities to collaborate with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop communication skills and networking connections

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Hydrology or Hydraulics coursework or previous experience preferred
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Civil3D experience preferred
• HydroCAD experience a plus
• Specific interest in Land Development and/or Stormwater
• Highly motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have great communication skills
• Students with some prior internship experience are preferred, but all candidates will be reviewed and considered for different roles
• Eligible to work in the US and attend a university or college physically located in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

What We Offer

• Safe, comfortable work environment and potential for career advancement
• Opportunity to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities
• Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects with real-life exposure
• Educational opportunities that build transferable skills, including a Career Exploration Series for networking and learning from professionals
• Intern reflections, problem-solving activities, contests, drawings, and end-of-summer presentations
• Additional networking and trainings specific to students’ areas of study
• Internship program designed to grow the organization organically, with a history of making full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time
• Internal culture that provides resources and technology for personal and professional growth, including:
  • Reimbursement for education
  • Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
  • Mentorship program
  • Wellness program
  • Women’s Organization
  • Ongoing philanthropic opportunities