Civil Engineer Intern - Design, Construction & Fieldwork

Ulteig; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Training

Competitive Pay

401(K) eligibility

Volunteer hours & Sick time

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Sioux Falls, SD. You will support both construction and design on municipal street reconstruction, bridge projects, and related work, under supervision with opportunities for hands-on learning.

You’ll gain practical experience applying classroom knowledge, exposure to a consulting environment, mentorship from professionals, and a broader view of civil engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley Open Roads Designer is a strong plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and attention to detail
• Must be able to work full-time during Summer 2027
• Potential to continue internship through the school year based on performance and business needs
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and analyze engineering systems
• Under supervision, plan preparation that includes grading plans, erosion control plans, traffic control plans, pavement marking, street lighting, underground utility design, and pavement design
• Develop plans and specifications that comply with state and municipality requirements
• Demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership
• Perform construction observation duties on assigned projects
• Maintain records, construction quantities, checklists, daily reports, and documentation for construction administration projects
• Coordinate on-site materials testing
• Perform work within both office and field settings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Job description

Ulteig is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Sioux Falls, SD. You will support both construction and design on municipal street reconstruction, bridge projects, and related work, under supervision with opportunities for hands-on learning.

You’ll gain practical experience applying classroom knowledge, exposure to a consulting environment, mentorship from professionals, and a broader view of civil engineering challenges.