Civil Engineering Intern

Coffman Engineers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers seeks a dynamic Civil Engineering Intern for our Raleigh, NC office, offering hands-on exposure to site design, grading and drainage concepts in a multidisciplinary setting.

The internship focuses on fundamental civil engineering design for commercial, residential, industrial facilities, with in-person collaboration and flexible scheduling during school breaks.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering program.
• Two years of required coursework completed toward an undergraduate degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of AutoCAD.
• Willing to work up to 40 hours during school breaks; in-person Raleigh attendance.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil engineering design for site development.
• Support grading, drainage and stormwater management projects.
• Assist with utility infrastructure design and erosion control in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Collaborate with project teams on commercial, residential and industrial facilities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

In-person attendance

School schedule flexibility

Education

Undergraduate engineering student

Two years of engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Company 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 23 locations 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 innovative Civil Engineering Intern for our Raleigh office. 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

• 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 role is based in Raleigh, NC 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.

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.

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Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.