Civil Engineering Intern — Land Development & Design

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Louisville, KY is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027 with a focus on land development. The intern will support project teams under a licensed Professional Engineer, assisting with design tasks on residential and commercial development projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 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 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.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, preparation of exhibits, and record drawings.
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience develops.
• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for residential, commercial, and site development projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Support permitting and coordination activities related to land development projects.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Louisville, KY is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027 with a focus on land development. The intern will support project teams under a licensed Professional Engineer, assisting with design tasks on residential and commercial development projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination in a collaborative environment.