Civil Engineer Intern

Akrf, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AKRF's Engineering Department in New York City is seeking a civil engineering intern for the 2027 summer internship program. This role will support the design of commercial, residential, mixed-use, industrial and large-scale infrastructure projects, in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include preparing and modifying engineering documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and related software, assessing site characteristics, and contributing to site/civil design tasks such as grading, drainage

Qualifications

• Accredited STEM bachelor’s degree or STEM graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, cost estimates and design plans using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and related tools.
• Use records, maps and drawings to assess site characteristics and their impact on planning and design.
• Site/civil design including layout, grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management and erosion control.
• Verify data and support project teams while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate dependability and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Initiative

Dependability

Education

STEM bachelor’s degree or STEM graduate program

Job description

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Intern/Coop Technical I New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $29.00 Hourly

About the Role

The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking a civil engineering intern to participate in our 2027 summer internship program. This position will be in our New York City office. This individual will serve a key function in helping to design commercial, residential, mixed-use, industrial, and large-scale infrastructure projects. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of New York.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans for projects using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.) and equipment.
• Use record documents, reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess site characteristics such as hydrology, topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects.
• Site/civil design including site planning, site layout, grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and soil erosion and sediment control.
• An accredited STEM bachelor’s degree program or STEM graduate program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly
• Dependability and an eagerness to take ownership of tasks

Compensation

Compensation will range from $21hr-$29hr, and commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local l aw.