Civil Engineer Intern I — Design, Fieldwork & Growth

Cowan Group Engineering, LLC; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays

Birthday holiday

Company events

Professional development

Job summary

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is seeking a motivated Engineer Intern I to build a strong civil engineering foundation through hands-on design and project delivery in transportation, water and site development.

In this role you will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world infrastructure and development projects, contributing to design from early concepts through final plans and construction support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university by the start date.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is strongly preferred.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification required for EI I classification.
• 1–3 years of related engineering experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual and final engineering design and construction plan prep.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze data per codes and standards.
• Conduct site visits and gather project and field information.
• Develop design sketches and project elements for review by engineers.
• Address review comments from clients, agencies, and others.
• Prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, specs, bid items, and docs.
• Coordinate with project team and subconsultants.
• Review work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with requirements.
• Support drawings, plats, maps, easements, cross sections, and exhibits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is seeking a motivated Engineer Intern I to build a strong civil engineering foundation through hands-on design and project delivery in transportation, water and site development.

In this role you will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world infrastructure and development projects, contributing to design from early concepts through final plans and construction support.