Civil Engineering Internship (Fall 2026)

Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Credential support

EAP and wellness resources

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States.

The Dynamic Intern is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design At Dynamic, we believe great careers are built through meaningful work, continuous growth, and strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and regulations for land development limits.
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports including ordinances, utility research, and site visits.
• Prepare Conceptual Site Plans and preliminary Grading Plans.
• Design Stormwater Management and conveyance systems, utilities, and erosion control plans.
• Prepare technical reports on drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigations.
• Prepare correspondence to agencies, clients, attorneys, contractors, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Independent thinking

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraflow

HydroCAD

PondPack

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

SSA (Sanitary Analysis)

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Project)

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States. What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients across a broad geographic footprint. Dynamic combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing national organization. Founded on the belief that a strong culture drives exceptional performance, we remain committed to fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth while providing employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, develop, and make an impact. The Dynamic Intern is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports to include the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines
• Prepare Conceptual Site Plans
• Prepare preliminary Grading Plans and Design
• Design of Stormwater Management and Stormwater Conveyance Systems, Utility Systems and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design Plans
• Prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports
• Prepare written correspondence to outside agencies, client, attorney, contractor, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at a College/University, or pursuing a degree in a related field with relevance to Civil Engineering
• 0-2 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering (residential and/or commercial/industrial/office site design and permitting experience)
• Valid driver’s license, valid personal insurance, & a personal vehicle to travel to various sites during a given work day (not the company will reimburse you for the miles traveled for the company)
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle
• Familiar with the use of AutoCAD to assist in the production of site plan drawings
• General knowledge of Hydraulic and Stormwater Design Programs
• Design and drafting capabilities
• Grading and drainage design skills
• General knowledge of the available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation purposes
• General knowledge of the following design tools for site engineering
  • Hydrology Software i.e. Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Hydraulic Software i.e. Hydraflow, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
  • HEC-RAS
  • Gravity Flow - Hydraulic Analysis, Manning’s Equation
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
  • General knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe to prepare design document markups
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Independent and critical thinking abilities
  • Self-starter who can work independently and with team members

At Dynamic, we believe great careers are built through meaningful work, continuous growth, and strong relationships. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and play a meaningful role in our continued success.

Dynamic Offers

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family support benefits
• Professional development, continuing education, and credential support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to meaningful projects
• Direct access to experienced leaders and exposure to strategic business initiatives
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and long-term career growth
• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from day one

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our organization, improve decision-making, and help us better serve our employees, clients, and communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.