Associate Civil Engineer Intern

Royal; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal in Louisiana is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer Intern to join our multidisciplinary team. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on experience in engineering design, project management, and client communications while supporting quality control efforts on active projects.

You will assist in preparing reports, plans, cost estimates, schedules, and permit applications, use CAD software, evaluate site conditions, and help with construction administration under the supervision of a licensed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of progressive engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Active Louisiana EI designation required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, entry‑level support to the engineering department.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, schedules, reports, and project design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, and areas.
• Prepare design plans and specifications for projects.
• Evaluates the physical conditions of the worksite to aid in design plans.
• Conduct assessments of damage at worksites.
• Use CAD and other design software to develop design documents.
• Assist in construction administration duties for projects under construction.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

About Us

We are seeking a motivated Associate Civil Engineer Intern to join our multidisciplinary team in Louisiana. This entry‑level position offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in engineering design and project management. You’ll assist in preparing reports, specifications, plans, permit applications, and construction schedules, while supporting client communications and contributing to quality control efforts.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide general, entry‑level support to the engineering department.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, schedules, reports, and project design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, and areas.
• Prepare design plans and specifications for projects.
• Evaluates the physical conditions of the worksite to aid in design plans.
• Conduct assessments of damage at worksites.
• Use CAD and other design software to develop design documents.
• Assist in construction administration duties for projects under construction.
  

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of progressive engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Active Louisiana EI designation required.
  
• Valid driver’s license
  

Supervision

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Extremely detail‑oriented and accurate.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Ability to visit sites during design and/or construction to observe and record applicable information needed.
• Ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.
• Proficient in computer‑assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.