Civil Engineering Intern - Hands-On Design & Projects

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, TX seeks an Engineering Intern to support project teams under a licensed Professional Engineer. You'll gain hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination across transportation, water resources, land development, and other infrastructure domains.

Under supervision, you will prepare plans and specifications, analyze design options, use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings, assist with field data collection and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• 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.
• Adaptable and flexible in managing shifting priorities and deadlines.

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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Education

B.S. in Civil or Agricultural Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, TX seeks an Engineering Intern to support project teams under a licensed Professional Engineer. You'll gain hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination across transportation, water resources, land development, and other infrastructure domains.

Under supervision, you will prepare plans and specifications, analyze design options, use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings, assist with field data collection and