Civil Engineering Internship – Site Design

Jobtailor; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Westfield, MA is seeking an engineering intern to support civil/environmental projects. You will research and compile project data, assist staff on field assignments, and perform CAD tasks under supervision.

You will contribute to site plans and sustainability-focused designs, work across project stages from concept through permitting and construction documents, and enhance drafting via AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HydroCAD.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's program pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Previous internship experience in engineering, design, or consulting (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HydroCAD (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and examine a wide variety of project-related data
• Assist staff with various projects and/or field assignments
• Perform computer-aided drafting tasks and create basic plans in AutoCAD
• Perform engineering calculations under the direction of an engineer
• Prepare written communications including emails, memorandum, field reports, and specifications
• Support infrastructure projects across the Northeast
• Contribute to site plans and designs incorporating sustainability and resiliency
• Assist with project work from conceptual stages through design, permitting, construction documents, bidding, and construction oversight

Skills

Engineering Calculations

Data Analysis

Drafting

Site Plan Development

Sustainability Design

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree program in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

• Research, compile, and examine a wide variety of project-related data
• Assist staff with various projects and/or field assignments
• Perform computer-aided drafting tasks and create basic plans in AutoCAD
• Perform engineering calculations under the direction of an engineer
• Prepare written communications including emails, memorandum, field reports, and specifications
• Support infrastructure projects across the Northeast
• Contribute to site plans and designs incorporating sustainability and resiliency
• Assist with project work from conceptual stages through design, permitting, construction documents, bidding, and construction oversight

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's program pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Previous and relevant work experience
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve engineering problems
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, and open-mindedness
• Hands-on experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or HydroCAD (preferred)
• At least 2 years of completed coursework in a college level academic program (preferred)
• Previous internship experience in engineering, design, or consulting (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in AutoCAD and design software, with a strong foundation in Civil or Environmental Engineering principles. Capable of supporting infrastructure projects through all phases, from conceptual design to construction oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Civil 3D Experience
• HydroCAD Knowledge
• Engineering Calculations
• Project Support

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Calculations
• Project-Related Data Analysis
• Computer-Aided Drafting
• Site Plan Development
• Sustainability Design

Soft Skills

• Intellectual Curiosity
• Flexibility
• Positive Attitude
• Open-Mindedness

Industry Keywords

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Infrastructure Projects
• Construction Oversight
• Permitting

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• HydroCAD