Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Stoeppelwerth & Associates Inc.; Fishers, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (90% employer paid)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (100% employer paid)

401K Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Stoeppelwerth & Associates, Inc. offers an eight-week Summer Internship Program in Fishers, Indiana, focusing on civil engineering and land development.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to CAD design, surveying, field operations, and project management within our Builder Services team. Participants develop foundational technical skills, collaborate across departments, and gain insight into career paths in civil engineering, surveying, CAD design, and site development while benefiting

Qualifications

• Pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering, CAD/Drafting, Land Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Interest in gaining hands-on experience within civil engineering and land development industries.

Responsibilities

• Learn core civil engineering and land development concepts and workflows.
• Develop foundational CAD skills through hands-on project work.
• Assist with preparation and revision of technical drawings and project documents.
• Gain exposure to civil engineering, land surveying, field operations, and project management.
• Develop professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Explore career paths within civil engineering, surveying, CAD design, and land development.

Skills

Civil Engineering

CAD skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering related degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Stoeppelwerth & Associates, Inc. is a growing civil engineering and land surveying firm based in Fishers, proudly serving clients throughout the state of Indiana. Our team partners with developers, home builders, educational and healthcare organizations, municipalities, and private property owners to deliver high-quality engineering, surveying, and site development solutions.

With a team of dedicated professionals, including licensed engineers, professional land surveyors, CAD specialists, and field crews. We are committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. Our culture is grounded in our core values of integrity, teamwork, being client-centric, and striving for perfection in everything we do.

Duration: 8 Weeks
Department: Builder Services
Location: Fishers, Indiana

Company Description

Stoeppelwerth & Associates, Inc. is a growing, family-owned civil engineering and land surveying firm that has served Central Indiana for more than 60 years. We specialize in the design and development of single-family, multi-family, and commercial projects.

Our team partners with clients and local jurisdictions throughout the development process, providing services including land planning, zoning assistance, land surveying, exhibit preparation, civil/site engineering, platting, construction staking, and as-built surveying. Our clients include nationally recognized builders and developers as well as local production and custom home builders.

Our Values

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, professionalism, and transparency in everything we do.

Teamwork: Collaboration and mutual support drive our success. We believe working together leads to better outcomes.

Client-Centric: We put our clients at the center of our decisions and strive to understand their needs and exceed their expectations.

Strive for Perfection: We continuously pursue excellence and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

Internship Purpose

Our Summer Internship Program provides hands-on exposure to the civil engineering and land development industry through a structured, eight-week experience centered within our Builder Services team.

The intern will develop foundational technical skills while gaining exposure to how civil engineering, land surveying, field operations, project management, and client coordination work together to move projects from concept through construction.

Throughout the internship, the intern will have opportunities to:

Learn core civil engineering and land development concepts and workflows

Develop foundational CAD skills through hands-on project work

Assist with the preparation and revision of technical drawings and project documents

Gain exposure to civil engineering, land surveying, field operations, and project management

Develop professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Explore career paths within civil engineering, surveying, CAD design, and land development

Core Learning Objectives

By the end of the eight-week internship, the intern should be able to:

Describe the general lifecycle of a civil engineering and land development project

Demonstrate foundational proficiency using CAD software

Assist with the preparation and revision of documents such as:

Plot plans

Erosion control plans

Interpret and incorporate verbal and written markups and redlines

Explain how Builder Services, civil engineering, land surveying, and field operations collaborate throughout a project

Demonstrate an understanding of field operations and construction coordination

Apply professional workplace communication, teamwork, and time-management skills

What We're Looking For

We are looking for motivated students who are interested in exploring a career in civil engineering, CAD design, land surveying, or land development. This opportunity is open to students at all undergraduate class levels, including incoming freshmen through graduating seniors.

Ideal candidates are:

Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, Land Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field

Interested in gaining hands-on experience within the civil engineering and land development industry

Curious, dependable, and eager to learn

Comfortable collaborating with team members across different departments

Detail-oriented with a willingness to develop technical and professional skills

No prior professional experience or CAD experience is required. Our internship program is designed to introduce students to the industry while providing practical, hands-on learning opportunities.

Stoeppelwerth & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Stoeppelwerth & Associates offers a collaborative and welcoming work environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. In addition, we are proud to offer the following benefits –

• 90% Employer Paid Health Insurance Premiums
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401K Retirement Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability
• Other ancillary coverages; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
• Flexible work schedule with overtime availability during peak seasons