Civil Design Intern

Lever, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton offers an internship to jump-start a civil engineering career by supporting land-development projects in the Southeast. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from mentors, and grow within a Best Place to Work environment.

On-site schedule is Monday–Thursday mornings and Friday half-days, with opportunities to develop using industry tools. You will assist with plan preparation, permit packages, modeling, and documentation while collaborating with managers and teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Interest in land development and site design projects.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings.
• Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks.
• Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Written & verbal communication

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Kick-start your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you're eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this internship is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the preparation of site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings
• Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks
• Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals

What You Bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Interest in land development and site design projects
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers
• Exposure to industry-leading tools, technology, and software
• Opportunity to build skills and prepare for a full-time engineering career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(Schedule may be flexible based on academic commitments.)

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of 'Building Relationships and Solutions for Success' shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.