Civil Engineering Intern

Schemmer; Clive (IA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Schemmer in Des Moines, IA, invites a Civil Engineering Intern to support site civil and land development projects for Summer 2027. Ideal candidate has at least two years in Civil Engineering and is eager to learn and collaborate with design teams.

You will assist with grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater, and construction plan preparation while developing design documentation, communicating decisions, and contributing to multiple project tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of satisfactory progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; completion of 3 years toward degree preferred.
• Interest in site civil and land development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, paving, erosion control, and construction plan preparation.
• Coursework or project experience in civil engineering design, surveying, hydrology/hydraulics, transportation, construction materials, or land development preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred; experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, GIS, drainage or stormwater modeling software, or other civil design tools is a plus.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document design decisions, ask thoughtful questions, and coordinate with team members. Classes or experience with presentations, technical writing, or construction observation are a plus.

Connaissances

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree progress: Civil Engineering (at least 2 years completed)

Outils

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

GIS

Description du poste

CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN – SITE CIVIL / LAND DEVELOPMENT

We have a Summer 2027 opportunity in our Des Moines office for a Civil Engineering Intern focused on general site civil and land development projects. The right candidate will have completed at least their second year in a Civil Engineering program and be interested in supporting design teams on commercial, residential, municipal, educational, and mixed-use development projects. Are you self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams? Are you looking for a great place to jumpstart your career in civil engineering consulting and design?

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of satisfactory progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; completion of 3 years toward degree preferred.
• Interest in site civil and land development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, paving, erosion control, and construction plan preparation.
• Coursework or project experience in civil engineering design, surveying, hydrology/hydraulics, transportation, construction materials, or land development preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred; experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, GIS, drainage or stormwater modeling software, or other civil design tools is a plus.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document design decisions, ask thoughtful questions, and coordinate with team members. Classes or experience with presentations, technical writing, or construction observation are a plus.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to interact professionally with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, reviewers, and other project stakeholders.
• Able to work in a collaborative design process and contribute to multiple project tasks, deadlines, and team priorities.
• Curious, dependable, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous learning in civil engineering design.