Civil Engineer Intern

Houston-Engineering,-Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Engineering, Inc. offers a Civil Engineer Intern program focused on hands-on mentorship to grow the next generation of engineers.

Interns will split time between field activities on outdoor construction sites and in-office projects supporting engineers. Responsibilities include assisting with plan specs and estimates, AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings, GPS/Total Station surveying, and using software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering program.
• Completed coursework in general surveying and AutoCAD are preferred.
• Able to work extended periods of time in outdoor conditions.
• Above average math and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plan specifications and estimates as well as documenting construction activities.
• Assist with AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and update revisions with various project set drawings.
• Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
• Perform work in a variety of software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, etc.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Civil Engineering program

AutoCAD coursework

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

At Houston Engineering, we believe in fostering the growth and development of the next generation of engineers through hands‑on mentorship. Our internships provide valuable learning experiences, and many of our internshave continued their careers with us post-graduation, contributing to meaningful local projects.

A Civil Engineer Intern with Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) will spend time in the field working on outdoor construction phase activities as well as a variety of in-office projects assisting engineers.

Job Description

As an intern, responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Assist with plan specifications and estimates as well as documenting construction activities.
• Assist withAutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and updateredlines withvarious project set drawings.
• Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
• Perform workin a variety ofsoftware such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS,etc.
• Potential observation and data collection at different types of project sites.
• Assistwith research, development and design of projects.

We strive to provide a personalized internship based on your area of interest. This may include learning how to do roadway design, geometric layout, drainage analysis, and erosion control.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Bioproducts and Biosystem Engineering, or related Engineering program.
• Completed coursework in general surveying and AutoCAD are preferred.
• Able to work extended periods of time in outdoor conditions.
• Above average math and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for overnight travel.

Additional Information

Come join our team and see why HEI has been selected as one of Prairie Business Magazine 50 best places to work in the northern Great Plains for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability