2027 Civil Student Intern

HGA; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

HGA is offering a paid Civil Engineering internship for Summer 2027 in Minneapolis, MN or Milwaukee, WI. The program runs about 12 weeks, typically June 1 to mid‑August, with flexibility for school schedules.

Interns gain hands‑on experience across healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects through a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates are enrolled in ABET‑accredited Civil Engineering programs, with exposure to Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and Revit, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Interest in site development with focus on environmental, geotechnical, transportation, or water resources engineering.
• Junior year or higher in undergrad or enrolled in graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans and drawings using Civil 3D.
• Perform stormwater calculations and analysis.
• Use HydroCAD to support stormwater design efforts.
• Research stormwater regulations, zoning, and site plan approval processes.
• Review geotechnical reports and incorporate findings into designs.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to support deliverables.
• Attend construction site visits to observe field conditions and learn project implementation.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Revit

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET‑accredited program

Tools

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview:

Summer 2027 - Civil Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!

Locations: Minneapolis, MN or Milwaukee, WI

Begin to build your future at HGA!We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).

HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices.

Our nationally recognized team of integrated experts partner closely with clients through a collaborative and transparent process, delivering successful project outcomes across Healthcare, Education, Science + Technology, Arts, Community + Living, Workplace, and Government markets.

At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we’ve reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

Application deadline: October 23, 2026Interviews conducted: October – November 2026Offers extended: By December 2026Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 – Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

What you'll do:

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of engineering experiences, including:

• Preparing civil engineering plans and drawings using Civil 3D.
• Performing stormwater management calculations and analysis.
• Utilizing HydroCAD software to support stormwater design efforts.
• Researching stormwater regulations, zoning requirements, and site plan approval processes.
• Reviewing geotechnical reports and incorporating findings into project designs.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other team members to support project deliverables.
• Participating in construction site visits to gather information, observe field conditions, and gain insight into project implementation.

What you'll bring:

• Currrentlly pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Demonstrated interest in site development, with an emphasis in environmental, geotechnical, transportation, or water resources engineering.
• Currently entering or completing your junior year or higher in an undergraduate program, or currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D, street and utility design, hydrology, and HydroCAD software.
• Familiarity with Revit
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a collaborative environment.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour - $25/hour (Mid-West).