Civil Engineering Internship

Loureiro Building Construction, LLC; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. in Plainville, CT is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Building & Land Engineering team.

This paid internship offers hands‑on experience in civil site design and development, supporting active design work and collaborating with experienced engineers and surveyors on projects that impact clients and communities. Ideal candidates are junior, senior, or graduate students pursuing civil engineering, with a 3.0 GPA, and familiarity with AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or graduate‑level student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, HydroCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship or relevant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil engineering design tasks such as site layout, grading, drainage, and utility planning.
• Support preparation of plans, drawings, and permit applications.
• Use AutoCAD, HydroCAD, and other software to support engineering design and analysis.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Collaborate with survey crews to collect and document field data.
• Contribute to construction oversight and reporting tasks.
• Perform other engineering‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Site design

Communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Civil engineering principles

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Civil Engineering Internship

Plainville, CT

Loureiro employees are more than just co-workers; they’re partners in the success of our business. Our culture is defined by a shared sense of responsibility toward common goals and a dedication and passion for serving our clients. Everyone contributes through their creativity, imagination, and experience, collaborating to blend each of our unique backgrounds and talents into extraordinary outcomes. Our performance-driven employees truly comprise one of the most outstanding teams of professionals in the industry today.

Loureiro prides itself on being a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership structure is designed to reward all employee-owners and inspire every individual to maintain a high level of commitment to both job quality and service longevity. Employee-owners are deeply motivated to work toward elevating Loureiro’s performance and its value for our customers.

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Internship

$25/hr. - $27/hr.

Overview

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Building & Land Engineering team in Plainville, CT. This internship offers hands‑on experience in civil site design and development, providing a meaningful opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects. From the start, you will support active design work and collaborate with experienced engineers and surveyors on tasks that directly impact our clients and communities.

This position is ideal for students who are looking to strengthen their design skills and gain exposure to a fast‑paced consulting environment.

This is a paid internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil engineering design tasks such as site layout, grading, drainage, and utility planning.
• Support preparation of plans, drawings, and permit applications.
• Use AutoCAD, HydroCAD, and other software to support engineering design and analysis.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Collaborate with survey crews to collect and document field data.
• Contribute to construction oversight and reporting tasks.
• Perform other engineering‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Motivated and curious individual seeking hands‑on design experience.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.
• Willing to learn new tools, adapt quickly, and take initiative.
• Interested in civil site design, land development, and infrastructure projects.

What You Bring:

• Junior, senior, or graduate‑level student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, HydroCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior internship or relevant experience is a plus.

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned, full‑service multidisciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Our areas of expertise include engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory services, and waste management.