Civil Engineer Intern Summer 2027 - All Locations

Houston-Engineering,-Inc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) seeks a Civil Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at all locations. The role blends field activities with in‑office engineering tasks, supporting engineers on diverse projects.

Responsibilities include assisting with plan specs, AutoCAD drawings, survey data collection, and research/design efforts. Ideal candidates are enrolled in civil engineering programs and prepared for outdoor work with strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering or related program.
• Completed coursework in general surveying and AutoCAD preferred.
• Able to work outdoors for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plan specifications and estimates as well as documenting construction activities.
• Assist with AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and updateredlines with various project set drawings.
• Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
• Perform work in software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, etc.
• Potential observation and data collection at different project sites.
• Assist with research, development and design of projects.

Skills

Plan specifications

Field observations

Strong math

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering major

AutoCAD coursework

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

GPS Total Station

Job description

Civil Engineer Intern Summer 2027 - All Locations

• Intern

Job Location: All locations

Consider joining our team with the following opportunity:

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.

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.

• 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.

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