Civil Engineering Intern

Coffman-Engineers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Atlanta area office. This internship offers hands-on experience across site design, drainage, utilities, grading, and erosion control within a multidisciplinary team.

You will learn fundamentals of civil engineering design for commercial, residential, industrial facilities and manufacturing sites, while collaborating with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and project management professionals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited engineering program.
• Two years of undergraduate engineering coursework completed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of AutoCAD.
• This in-person internship requires attendance in Duluth, GA and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate engineering student

Engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and innovativeCivil Engineering Intern for our Atlanta office for Summer 2027. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your chosen field! This internship is available for a student who wishes to focus on the fundamentals of civil engineering design as applied to commercial, residential, industrial, and manufacturing facility site design, grading design, drainage and stormwater management, utility infrastructure design, and erosion control design in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program at a nationally recognized, accredited college
• Two years of required courses completed towards an undergraduate engineering degree
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of AutoCAD
• Ability to work up to 40 hours during the school break. Flexibility for school schedule/demands will be provided
• This is not a remote position. This role is based in Duluth, GA and requires in-person attendance. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. No paid interview travel or relocation expenses are offered for this position.

Additional Information

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
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• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Thisposition is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.