Civil Engineering Internship - Land Development (Summer 2026)

Atwell, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scottsdale, Arizona is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position. This role involves supporting project teams in land development and real estate. Interns will collaborate with senior engineers, assist in drafting critical project documents, conduct research on zoning requirements, and undertake site visits. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication and analytical skills. Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Entry-level experience with AutoCAD is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer support to senior engineers with AutoCAD Civil3D and plan interpretations.
• Assist in drafting documents and project schedules.
• Conduct research on properties for zoning requirements.
• Complete site visits and field assignments as needed.
• Assist in providing construction-related services and documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

AutoCAD knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Civil Engineering Intern position will support project teams in our Real Estate and Land Development market.

Responsibilities

• Offer support to senior engineers by utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D and understanding plan interpretations
• Provide project support by assisting in drafting documents, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer’s opinion of probable costs, project schedules, and utility computations
• Conduct research on properties and projects for zoning including local and state requirements
• Complete site visits and field assignments as needed
• Assist in providing construction‑related services such as permit applications, construction plans, and other related construction documents
• Communicate with the Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet designated chargeability goals

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Entry‑level experience with AutoCAD is highly preferred
• Proven ability to work well both within a team and independently