Civil Engineer Intern: Land Development (Summer 2027)

Pape-Dawson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns in our Tennessee offices for the summer of 2027 focusing on land development. The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), assisting with design tasks on a variety of infrastructure projects within residential or commercial land development.

This entry‑level role provides hands‑on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at an ABET‑accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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 and other design software to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies using company formats.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, construction observation, and data collection as assigned.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, preparation of exhibits, and record drawings (as‑built).
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience and understanding develop.
• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for residential, commercial, and site development projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns in our Tennessee offices for the summer of 2027 focusing on land development. The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), assisting with design tasks on a variety of infrastructure projects within residential or commercial land development.

This entry‑level role provides hands‑on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination within a collaborative