Surveying Intern | Palmetto Bay, FL

100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture.

About the role

Summer 2027 Surveying Internship opportunity in Palmetto Bay, FL. Work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs. Over the course of this 10-12 week summer internship, you will gain hands-on experience while learning the Civil Engineering trade.

Support project work within monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. Contribute to work connected to the team's transportation and bridge markets while building practical experience across design, documentation, and field observation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of discipline-related project work according to code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources
• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document permanent record files
• Coordinate design and schedule needs with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement
• May be required to assist with field duties like surveying and materials testing

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years towards 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

Our team helps cities, counties, and transportation agencies plan, design, analyze, and maintain transportation systems—improving intersections, designing roadways, evaluating traffic congestion, inspecting bridges, or planning transit improvements. Our team of skilled planners and engineers empowers communities by revamping neighborhoods, repurposing transportation corridors, and seamlessly integrating Complete Streets and open spaces.

Recent work includes:

• SW 100th Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Planning & Design | Town of Cutler Bay, Florida (2020: Outstanding Achievement Award by APWA)
• Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program | FDOT Transportation & Data Analytics Office (2021: Team of the Year Award by Florida Department of Transportation)
• NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project | City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2024: Safe Streets Summit People's Choice Award by Broward MPO, Miami-Dade TPO, and Palm Beach TPA)

Benefits

• Paid internship with real, hands-on project work
• Structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• 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
• Eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment

Location: Palmetto Bay, FL
Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 weeks
Sponsorship: Not available