Civil Engineering Intern - Land Development (TN)

Pape-Dawson, Tennessee

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027 in our Tennessee offices (Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin, and Murfreesboro). The intern will assist licensed Professional Engineers, support design tasks on land development projects, and gain hands-on experience with design tools, documentation, and coordination.

Under supervision, you will prepare plans, analyze design options, use AutoCAD Civil 3D, and contribute to reports and site visits.

Qualifications

Pursuing a BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at an ABET-accredited school.
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers and engineers in preparing plans, specs, and cost estimates under supervision.
Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters and constraints.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings and supporting documents.
Support technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies.
Participate in site visits, field activities, and data collection.
Assist with exhibits, redlines, and as-built drawings; grow into more complex tasks.