Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

RS&H; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

RS&H in Columbia, SC is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to be mentored by and collaborate with the top engineering associates. The intern will assist on conventional and design-build roadway projects, leveraging innovative design and solid technical standards to meet client expectations and deliver cost-effective solutions.

This internship offers hands-on transportation engineering experience, with opportunities to work on toll lanes, interchanges, and corridor plans while developing

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Interest in transportation/roadway design and design-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents details
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering tasks with the use of computer-assisted design software and equipment
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Strong work ethic

Education

Civil Engineering student (ABET-accredited university)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

We currently seek a Civil Engineering Intern in our Columbia, SC office. The Civil Engineering Intern will be mentored by and collaborate with the top Engineering associates on our team. The selected candidate will work with associates assisting on a variety of conventional and design-build projects that combine innovative roadway design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation Engineering Industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents details
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering tasks with the use of computer-assisted design software and equipment
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET -accredited university
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values

Preferred Qualifications

• 2.5 GPA or above
• Prior internship or related experience
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Specific interest in Transportation/Roadway Design

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The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.