Civil Engineering Intern

Clark Nexsen; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, offers a Civil Engineering Student internship in Virginia Beach. You will perform various design, documentation, and coordination tasks under supervision, gaining exposure to project development and client interaction.

Work includes preparing design documents, marketing materials, and supporting construction-phase activities. The role requires enrollment in an ABET-accredited program and at least second-year progress, with a focus on teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited program and at least second year.
• Pursuing Civil Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Architectural Engineering.
• Able to use standard word processing, e-mail, and information management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discipline design tasks under supervision, including studies and layout.
• Prepare building design documents as directed.
• Develop marketing and presentation materials as directed.
• Research emerging mechanical engineering design trends.
• Support construction-phase activities, RFIs, and shop drawing reviews.
• Adhere to quality control policies and company standards.
• Learn and implement department and company standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Presentation skills

Creativity

Education

Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Civil and Environmental Engineering (ABET)

Civil Engineering Technology (ABET)

Architectural Engineering (ABET)

Tools

Design software

Production software

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

A Civil Engineering Student will perform various tasks within the assigned design department that may entail special project assignments and/or active involvement in project design and documentation.

The hourly rate associated with this position is $22.00 - $27.00, which is based on education level.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing various aspects of discipline design as directed by a senior or lead Engineer including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, systems selection and layout for building design
• Preparation of building design documents as directed
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Researching emerging technologies and design trends related to building mechanical engineering
• Performing various services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
• Complying with quality control policies and procedures
• Learning and implementing department and company standards
• Develop analysis and design skills
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Senior Architects, Senior Engineers, Architects or Engineers

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited program and have completed at least their second year of study in one of the following programs:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Architectural Engineering
• Should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management

Preferred Experience

• Should have working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software
• One previous engineering internship or relevant work experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.