Civil Engineer Internship

Morrison Maierle Inc.; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $21-$24

Hands-on field work

Mentorship

Job summary

Morrison-Maierle is a leading civil engineering design and consulting firm in Montana. The Civil Engineer Internship offers hands-on experience in planning, design, and construction, with mentorship from top professionals in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Location is Helena, MT, with exposure to transportation, municipal, water, land development, and environmental projects while you develop practical skills for a career in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated with willingness to learn.
• Insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to support project tasks.
• Provide support with construction observation and site inspections to understand how design work comes together.
• Build knowledge of construction engineering and how it integrates with design and consulting practices.
• Develop a solid understanding of civil engineering principles within a consulting environment.
• Gain hands-on exposure to engineering teams, construction methods, contractors, and contract administration processes.
• Learn safety standards, field protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strengthen communication skills through regular collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors.

Skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

Four-year Civil Engineering degree pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Civil Engineer Internship
Job Status: Nonexempt-hourly
Location: Helena, MT

Morrison‑Maierle has been a leading civil engineering design and consulting firm in Montana since 1945. This internship offers students the chance to be part of a legacy of building better communities—gaining real‑world experience while working alongside top professionals who are invested in mentorship and long‑term career growth.

BENEFITS

• $21-$24/hr (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to experience engineering design and field work
• Hands‑on experience with one of Montana’s top engineering firms.

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people‑first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of “Best Places to Work.” Join our company for a rewarding internship experience and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

THE ROLE

Turn your classroom knowledge into real‑world impact.

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that shape communities. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to planning, design, and construction activities—building practical skills, confidence, and a clearer vision for your future in civil engineering. Morrison-Maierle provides civil engineering design and consulting for projects related to transportation, airports, industrial, municipal infrastructures, water, land development, environmental, survey, planning, CAD, and buildings focused on structural, mechanical, electrical and information communication technology.

These responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with design teams to support project tasks.
• Provide support with construction observation and site inspections to understand how design work comes together.
• Build knowledge of construction engineering and how it integrates with design and consulting practices.
• Develop a solid understanding of civil engineering principles within a consulting engineering environment.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to engineering teams, construction methods, contractors, and contract administration processes.
• Learn safety standards, field protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strengthen communication skills through regular collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors.

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Self‑starter with a willingness to learn
• Insurable driving record

Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third‑party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.

WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Morrison-Maierle’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Morrison-Maierle complies with all US work eligibility requirements. At this time, the company is not able to provide any sponsorship for non‑US nationals.

Morrison-Maierle does not offer relocation or housing assistance for internships. If you are interested in a summer internship in anyone of our locations, do you understand that you will have to provide your own travel and lodging to that location for the duration of the internship?

If there is anything else we should know about you as it relates to your qualifications, skills, licensure, certifications, and/or experience that you were not able to address in this application process, please share any additional information with us.

While this internship is non‑exempt hourly, it offers valuable experience that may lead toward a full‑time career. Applicants who complete a degree related to civil or construction engineering may be considered for future full‑time roles.

Are you currently enrolled, or are you soon to complete, a degree in civil, environmental, or construction engineering or a similar degree field of study from an ABET‑accredited institution?

If you are part of the foreign national work visa program, will you now or in the future require future sponsorship from your employer?

Employer sponsorship for work visas in the United States means a U.S. company supports a foreign national's application for a work visa, either temporary or permanent, by offering a job and taking on certain legal and financial responsibilities. This process enables the foreign worker to legally live and work in the U.S.

These positions are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible visa holders. Only federal, state, and local government employees are eligible, while independent contractors and self-employed individuals are ineligible.