Civil Engineer Intern - Land Development & Design

Pape-Dawson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027 in our Tennessee offices, including Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin and Murfreesboro. The program provides hands‑on design experience on residential and commercial land development projects under a licensed P.E.

You will assist with plans, cost estimates, and coordination, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard office software, and participate in field visits and project documentation in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at ABET-accredited program.
• Familiar with core engineering principles and practices.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters, project objectives, and constraints.
• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, construction observation, and data collection as assigned.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, and record (as-built) drawings.
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience develops.
• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for residential, commercial, and site development projects.
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Support permitting and coordination activities related to land development projects.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027 in our Tennessee offices, including Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin and Murfreesboro. The program provides hands‑on design experience on residential and commercial land development projects under a licensed P.E.

You will assist with plans, cost estimates, and coordination, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard office software, and participate in field visits and project documentation in a collaborative,