Civil Engineering Internship

Barge Design Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a college student for a paid summer 2027 internship in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on civil engineering exposure, mentorship, and hands-on project work.

Interns will collaborate with engineers, assist in delivering project outputs, and gain experience with construction document prep using CAD tools. In-person, 40-hour weeks, internship status with no benefits; housing not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with team members on new ideas/innovations.
• Support Engineers in completing project deliverables.
• Preparation of construction documents.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree pursuit

Civil Engineering major

GPA 3.0+

Age 18+

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you a hard-working and dedicated college student who is looking to gain valuable work experience in your field? Do you want to gain experience while learning from great mentors and leaders? Barge Design Solutions is looking for someone like you to intern next summer.

Career Area: Engineering - Civil

Location: Columbia, SC

Number of positions available: 1

Schedule: Summer 2027

You Will Gain Experience In

• Collaborating with team members on new ideas/innovations
• Supporting Engineers in completing project deliverables
• AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation
• Preparation of construction documents

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Major: Civil Engineering
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher
• You must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Details

• This is a paid internship working full-time hours (40) per week.
• This is an in-person work opportunity.
• Interns are not eligible for company benefits.
• Housing assistance is not provided.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company’s Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled