Civil Engineering Intern: Design & Field Support

Pape-Dawson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Engineer Intern in Austin, TX to support project teams under a licensed P.E. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to design tasks across infrastructure projects, with mentorship and collaboration in a professional setting.

You will gain experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination, contributing to land development, transportation, and water resources efforts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters, objectives, and constraints.
• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with standards and project requirements.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies using company formats.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, and data collection as assigned.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, exhibits, and record drawings (as-built).
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience grows.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking an Engineer Intern in Austin, TX to support project teams under a licensed P.E. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to design tasks across infrastructure projects, with mentorship and collaboration in a professional setting.

You will gain experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination, contributing to land development, transportation, and water resources efforts.