Civil Engineering Intern

GHD; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern in San Luis Obispo, CA. You will apply degree-level knowledge to support tasks under close supervision and help deliver municipal and infrastructure projects from concept to design, with a hybrid work model involving the Roseville office three days per week.

The role emphasizes building practical experience in civil engineering practices within a real-world consulting environment, focusing on data collection, inspections, and simple design feedback.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• No prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Carry out a range of contract management tasks.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports from standard data sources.
• Engineering Inspections: Support inspections of engineering works and installations.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Assist feasibility testing of proposed solutions under supervision.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow HSE policies to identify risks and safeguard people and environment.
• Improvement/Innovation: Implement simple improvements and change tasks.
• Knowledge Management System: Perform knowledge management tasks following procedures.
• Personal Capability Building: Participate in assessment, development planning, and training.
• Product and Solution Development: Assist analysis of client situations and data interpretation.

Job description

Job Description

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Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transportation. Join GHD’s globally connected team to help deliver roadway, active transportation, and infrastructure projects from concept through final design.

About The Role

GHD’s US West DDO team is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer Intern to join our growing team in San Luis Obispo, CA. In this role, you will pply foundational and theoretical knowledge from degree-level studies (or equivalent) to support tasks of limited scope and complexity, under close supervision. Supports the delivery of civil engineering work for internal and external clients, contributing to project outcomes by following established standards and processes. Focuses on building practical experience and understanding of engineering practices in a real-world consulting environment.

Our hybrid work model combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. You will join the Roseville office three days per week to contribute, connect, and grow with our team.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, you will support:

• Contract Management: Carry out a range of contract management tasks.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Engineering Inspections: Provide technical support to inspections of the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and the remedial works needed in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.
• Improvement/Innovation: Support others by implementing improvements and carrying out simple change management tasks.
• Knowledge Management System: Carry out simple knowledge management tasks by following established procedures in order to support others.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CivilEngineering

Experience

• No experience required.

The salary range for this position is $26.00-$28.00 dollars an hour.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.