Civil Engineering Internship

CIVILGEAR Engineering; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CIVILGEAR, LLC offers internship opportunities for motivated civil engineering students to gain hands-on experience in the land development industry. Interns work alongside engineers, designers, inspectors, and PMs to learn the full lifecycle of land development from planning through permitting and construction.

Interns will gain practical engineering skills, contribute to active projects, and develop technical and problem-solving abilities that translate to a future civil engineering career.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering student seeking hands-on experience
• Exposure to land development lifecycle from planning to completion
• Work with experienced engineers, designers, inspectors and project managers

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with major phases of land development on active projects
• Assist with site plans, grading and drainage, stormwater, utilities and other civil engineering construction documents
• Learn construction document preparation, quantity and cost estimates, bid documents and permit applications
• Coordinate with local and state agencies during permitting
• Support field observations, inspections, and project coordination throughout construction

Job description

Internship opportunities are available with CIVILGEAR, LLC for motivated civil engineering students interested in gaining hands-on experience in the land development industry.

This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, designers, inspectors, and project managers while gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of a land development project. Interns will participate in real-world projects and develop practical engineering skills that translate directly into a future career in civil engineering.

Internship Experience

As a Civil Engineering Intern with CIVILGEAR, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience with the major phases of the land development process through involvement with active projects.
• Evaluate existing site conditions, development requirements, permitting requirements, and project constraints.
• Assist with the preparation of site plans, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management systems, utility designs, and other civil engineering construction documents using industry-standard software and tools.
• Develop an understanding of how construction documents, quantity and cost estimates, bid documents, permit applications, and project reviews are prepared and coordinated.
• Gain exposure to the permitting and regulatory approval process, including coordination with local and state agencies.
• Learn how civil engineers support projects during construction through field observations, inspections, project coordination, construction administration, and final certification.
• Work directly with experienced civil engineers, designers, inspectors, and project managers while receiving guidance throughout each phase of a project.
• Develop a practical understanding of how classroom engineering concepts are applied to real-world projects from initial planning and design through permitting, construction, and project completion.

A Practical Introduction to Civil Engineering

The CIVILGEAR internship program is designed to provide meaningful exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of a civil engineering professional—not simply observation or administrative work.

Interns will have opportunities to contribute to active projects, develop technical and problem-solving skills, gain experience with professional engineering workflows, and better understand how the various disciplines involved in land development work together.

Our goal is to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the complete land development process while helping them build the technical knowledge, professional experience, and practical skills that will prepare them for a successful career in civil engineering.

Internship availability may vary based on current project workload, academic schedules, and office needs.