Civil Engineering Intern

The Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, Inc.; Coos Bay (OR); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plans

Vacation/holiday/sick pay

Professional registration reimburse

Company events

Job summary

The Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineering Intern to assist in planning, design, and delivery of municipal and public works projects under licensed professionals.

This role is ideal for recent graduates pursuing licensure and offers hands‑on experience with water, roadway, and site development tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with design, drawings, reports, field visits, permitting, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline (required).
• EI certification or ability to obtain EI within defined timeframe.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering design, calculations, and analysis for civil projects.
• Prepare and revise construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform data collection, field observations, and site visits as required.
• Support permitting efforts and coordination with public agencies.
• Assist with cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid documents.
• Respond to contractor questions and support construction administration.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and project managers to meet project schedules.
• Follow company standards, QA/QC procedures, and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Data collection

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer Intern (EI) certification or plan to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

The Civil Engineering Intern supports the planning, design, and delivery of civil engineering projects under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers. This role is intended for recent graduates or early-career engineers pursuing professional licensure and provides hands‑on experience with municipal and public works projects.

Typical Projects:

• Water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Transportation and roadway improvements.
• Municipal infrastructure and public facilities.
• Site development and utility coordination.
• Construction observation and project support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with engineering design, calculations, and analysis for civil projects.
• Prepare and revise construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform data collection, field observations, and site visits as required.
• Support permitting efforts and coordination with public agencies.
• Assist with cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid documents.
• Respond to contractor questions and support construction administration.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and project managers to meet project schedules.
• Follow company standards, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures, and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (required).
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain EI certification within a defined timeframe.
• Knowledge of basic civil engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship or related engineering experience.
• Familiarity with municipal or public works projects.
• Exposure to state or local permitting processes.

Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office work and occasional fieldwork. Field activities may include walking construction sites, observing construction activities, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Professional Development

The company supports the professional growth of Engineer Interns and Engineers in Training (EIT) through mentorship, exposure to a variety of project types, and encouragement toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Why Dyer:

• Growing company with three offices and approximately thirty employees.
• Opportunity for diverse projects.
• Competitive wages.
• Company health care and retirement plans.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick pay.
• Reimbursement for professional registration and renewals.
• Company events.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website at www.dyerpart.com to see samples of our work.