Civil Engineering Intern - Structural - Summer 2027

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Ames (IA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern - Structural for the 2027 Summer season in Ames, IA.

You will join our Structural service group and support municipal projects, focusing on construction phase activities and on-the-job learning under experienced engineers. The role emphasizes practical field exposure, report preparation, and teamwork within a midwest engineering firm with a long history of community infrastructure projects.

Competenze

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum GPA 2.8; preferred 3.2 or higher.
• Sophomore or higher with coursework in surveying and drafting.
• Ability to work outdoors and navigate rugged terrain.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation; travel reimbursed.

Mansioni

• Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks in civil design and planning.
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with construction observation and staking; support administration duties.
• Occasional design calculations or shop drawing review may be required.

Formazione

Civil Engineering degree program

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Surveying

Descrizione del lavoro

Civil Engineering Intern - Structural - Summer 2027

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: CIVIL009858

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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AMES, IA 50010, USA

Description

Bolton & Menk is now accepting applications for our 2026 summer internship season. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

As an Engineering Intern, much of your time will be spent assisting with various structural projects. You will learn practical on-the-job experience serving our municipalities and will spend the majority of your time working with construction phase activities. Internship opportunity will be for our Structural service group during the 2027 Summer season.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks involving civilengineering, planning anddesign.
• Assists with the preparation of reports, of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assists with construction observation, performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties
• Some internship opportunities may also includeworking on various reports, completing design calculations, writing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings.

What We Are Looking for:

• Degree Programs:Selected candidates will be enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program or closely related program from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA:2.8 GPA; Desired GPA 3.2 or above
• Current Status:Desired is Sophomore or above with completed coursework in general surveying and AutoCAD drafting.
• Students must have the ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the construction observation duties.
• Students must possess a valid driver’s license and their own transportation or have ability to use public transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.

Each year we look for variety of experience, education, and ability for our student intern pool. Some positions may be filled with students who have experience depending on the level of complexity a project or client may require. Preference may be given to students who have completed a previous internship with Bolton & Menk.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

Relocation and housing are not included.

Supporting Our Employees

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantive Action Employer including disability and vets.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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