Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Workshops

Professional development

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support environmental assessments and design tasks across Geotechnical, Civil/Site, Environmental, and Waste Management projects.

You will assist with in-office data handling, report preparation, AutoCAD designs, site civil calculations, and field observation under mentorship, gaining hands-on experience for your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering program or related discipline.
• Prior internship and/or related engineering and construction inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and via email.
• Organizational skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Experience using Excel spreadsheets to prepare calculations and analyze data.
• Valid driver's license and transportation required.
• AutoCAD or GIS experience preferred.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-office data handling and report preparation.
• Support design tasks such as site civil engineering, stormwater design, and cost estimates.
• Participate in field activities including observation and data collection.
• Assist with AutoCAD designs depending on experience.
• Collaborate with mentors and staff across disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Data analysis with Excel

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate in Geological/Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Job Locations

US-CA-Irvine

Category

Co-Op / Intern

Type

Intern

Overview

As a Civil Engineering Intern for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Irvine, CA office, you\'ll support in-office and field activities primarily associated with environmental assessments, renewable energy (RNG, LTE, solar), aggregate facilities, industrial facilities, solid waste landfills and transfer station facilities. You\'ll have the opportunity to work across various disciplines including Geotechnical, Civil/Site, Environmental, and Waste Management.

In-office activities include engineering tasks such as tabulating laboratory and field test data, compilation of technical reports, and being exposed to and supporting various design efforts like site civil engineering, stormwater management system design, preparing construction drawings and specifications, quantity take offs and engineering cost estimates, slope stability and settlement analyses, preparing permitting documents, landfill base and cover design, and landfill gas collection system design. You may also support AutoCAD designs depending on your AutoCAD experience.

Field activities may include observation and logging of geotechnical borings and test pits, environmental monitoring (gas, groundwater, leachate, air), Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) tasks such as construction monitoring and documenting landfill cell, cap, and gas collection system construction, and use of equipment for monitoring landfill emissions. You will interact and communicate with CEC office and field staff, clients, and contractors. This position is an in office position.

Through the CEC Internship Program, you will:

• Acquire practical experience applying knowledge from college courses, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with teams across functional groups and locations
• Develop a robust professional network through social events and interactive activities
• Collaborate closely with a mentor in your discipline to tackle real-world challenges
• Participate in workshops to help foster interpersonal skills within the workplace and prepare students for success in their full-time careers

The pay range for this position is between $22-28/hour based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering program, or related discipline
• Prior internship and/or related engineering and construction inspection experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and via email
• Organizational skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Ability to work both independently and within groups
• Experience using Excel spreadsheets to prepare calculations and analyze data
• Valid \"driver\'s license and transportation required
• AutoCAD or GIS experience preferred
• Local candidates preferred

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.