Internship Summer 2025 - Civil Engineering

Overview

Job Description:

Under the guidance of a licensed engineer (P.E.) and as a member of a project team, this position will assist with infrastructure design on Transportation, Water Resources, Environmental, Survey, or Residential and/or Commercial land development projects as well as assist the team in other necessary daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Project Manager in the production of project plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters such as typical sections, horizontal and vertical alignments, right-of-way requirements and cost.
• Identify and analyze the principle design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need.
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Prepare written technical reports and engineering studies using approved company format.
• Perform site visits, assist in engineering field tests/construction observation, and complete as-built drawings of constructed improvements and utilities.
• Interns mainly do redlines, help with submittals, help prepare exhibits, and some get into design when they have experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental or agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in civil design through internships is preferred; not required.
• Familiar with engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, and public agencies.
• Flexibility in managing job tasks as deadlines and priorities change.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Word and MS Excel.
• Previous experience in InfoWorks®.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with occasional overtime.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
  
  

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.