Civil Engineering Intern, Land Development

LandDesign Internships; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

LandDesign is seeking a summer 2027 Civil Engineering intern to join our Alexandria office. You will support civil engineers with a broad range of project assignments.

Candidates should be a rising junior pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, familiar with grading, drainage, water and sewer design, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Internship is paid and 40 hours per week. Anticipated start date is end of May 2027 through early August 2027; extended internships or co-ops may be possible.

Qualifications

• Rising junior pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or comparable degree from an accredited university.
• Basic understanding of grading, drainage, water + sewer design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Willingness to learn about land development.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineers with a broad range of project assignments.

Skills

Civil Engineering student

Grading & drainage knowledge

Water & sewer design basics

Education

Civil Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineering Intern, Land Development

Stop searching. You’ve made it. I see your eyes glazing over post after post, skimming mindlessly for something, anything that will peak your interest this summer. Thinking to yourself, if I read one more of these boring internship ads, I might just lose it. The boring and the mundane ends here; Welcome to LandDesign.

From the day LandDesign was founded, it was set up to be a firm that transcended generations; one that was about ideas, inspired by ideals. We are a collaborative group of landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, and urban designers that approach projects with unique expertise and diverse perspectives, but with a shared goal to create places that matter.

Your internship search ends with us. LandDesign is currently searching for a summer (2027) Civil Engineering intern to join us in our Alexandria office. As an intern, you will support civil engineers with a broad range of project assignments.

Ideals:

• Rising junior pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or comparable degree from an accredited university
• Basic understanding of grading, drainage, water + sewer design
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Willingness to learn about land development

All summer internship opportunities are paid, 40 hour per week positions. Anticipated start date is end of May, 2027 and runs through early August, 2027. Candidates who are interested in extended internships or co-ops should indicate their desired timeframe in their cover letter or resume.

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

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As set forth in LandDesign Internships’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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The application deadline for this role is November 28, 2026