Civil Engineering Intern

McKinley Architecture and Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

McKinley Architecture and Engineering in the United States is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern/Co-Op to support the civil engineering team in the planning, design, and development of site and infrastructure projects.

The internship offers hands-on experience with grading, stormwater systems, utility coordination, and construction documentation for educational, commercial, industrial, governmental, institutional, and athletic facilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering or a related program.
• Interest in site development, infrastructure design, land development, and construction.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist civil engineers and designers with the preparation and modification of site design and construction documents.
• Support the development of grading plans, utility layouts, stormwater systems, and site improvement plans.
• Assist with drafting plan views, profiles, cross-sections, details, exhibits, and technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Help prepare maps, diagrams, and other graphics related to site development and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with research related to site conditions, codes, regulations, utilities, and permitting requirements.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with architectural, structural, and MEP team members.
• Support quality control reviews and project documentation activities.
• Assist with field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase observations when opportunities are available.
• Gain exposure to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering and project team objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

The Civil Engineering Intern/Co-Op student supports the civil engineering team in the planning, design, and development of site and infrastructure projects. Working alongside engineers, architects, and project managers, the intern will gain practical experience in site design, grading, utility coordination, stormwater management, and construction documentation for educational, commercial, industrial, governmental, institutional, and athletic facilities projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist civil engineers and designers with the preparation and modification of site design and construction documents.
• Support the development of grading plans, utility layouts, stormwater systems, and site improvement plans.
• Assist with drafting plan views, profiles, cross-sections, details, exhibits, and technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Help prepare maps, diagrams, and other graphics related to site development and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with research related to site conditions, codes, regulations, utilities, and permitting requirements.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with architectural, structural, and MEP team members.
• Support quality control reviews and project documentation activities.
• Assist with field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase observations when opportunities are available.
• Gain exposure to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering and project team objectives.

Learning Opportunities

Interns may gain exposure to:

• Site development and land planning
• Grading and earthwork design
• Stormwater management systems
• Utility and infrastructure coordination
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD workflows
• Survey interpretation and site analysis
• Construction documentation and permitting processes
• Multidisciplinary project delivery within an architecture and engineering firm
• Professional engineering practice and career development

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related program.
• Interest in site development, infrastructure design, land development, and construction.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with GIS, Sketchup, Revit, or visualization software a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Interest in learning civil design standards, permitting processes, and project delivery practices.

Physical Demands

This position is primarily office-based but may include occasional field visits to project and construction sites. Interns should be able to travel independently to project locations, walk on uneven terrain, and perform light physical activity during site observations. Experience in both office and field environments is an important component of the internship.