Civil Engineering Intern: Design, Fieldwork & Impact

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Engineer Intern to support project teams under a licensed P.E., assisting with design tasks on transportation, water resources, and land development projects. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and field coordination within a collaborative engineering environment.

This opportunity offers exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and various design tasks while working with a team of professionals committed to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters, project objectives, and constraints.
• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies using company-approved formats.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, construction observation, and data collection as assigned.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, preparation of exhibits, and record (as-built) drawings.
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience, proficiency, and technical understanding develop.
• Assist in the planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, permitting materials, and regulatory coordination efforts.
• Assist with design support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including review of contractor submittals under supervision.

Skills

Engineering principles familiarity

Effective written and verbal comms

Independent and collaborative work

Adaptable to changing priorities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Engineer Intern to support project teams under a licensed P.E., assisting with design tasks on transportation, water resources, and land development projects. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and field coordination within a collaborative engineering environment.

This opportunity offers exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and various design tasks while working with a team of professionals committed to