Civil Engineering Internships & Early Career Roles

Tetra Tech; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Lexington, KY is seeking Civil Engineering Interns and Early Career Engineers across infrastructure, environmental, and engineering disciplines. You will work with experienced teams on real-world projects that serve local communities.

Opportunities span Water Resources, Structural, Construction, Environmental, and Transportation Engineering; you will gain hands-on design, analysis, fieldwork, and professional development through mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Interest in Water Resources Engineering; Structural; Construction; Environmental; or Transportation Engineering.
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, internships, co-ops, or student organization experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, calculations, technical analysis, and problem-solving.
• Exposure to engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, GIS, HEC-RAS, hydraulic modeling software, structural analysis programs, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize assignments, manage priorities, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Interest in continued professional development and, where applicable, pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, and future Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, analysis, and design of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Support water resources and stormwater projects, including drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, flood management, and watershed-related work.
• Assist with structural engineering projects, including calculations, analysis, design documentation, and structural systems.
• Support transportation projects, including roadway, highway, drainage, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure.
• Assist with construction engineering activities, including field observations, documentation, quantity tracking, cost estimating, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and construction coordination.
• Support environmental engineering projects involving water quality, environmental compliance, remediation, permitting, sustainability, and infrastructure.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Use engineering and design software to support project calculations, modeling, drawings, and deliverables.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, inspections, and data collection.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and site conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, scientists, construction professionals, and project managers across multiple disciplines.
• Learn and apply applicable engineering standards, codes, regulations, and industry practices.
• Participate in technical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

MicroStation

GIS

HEC-RAS

Hydraulic modeling software

Structural analysis programs

Job description

Tetra Tech in Lexington, KY is seeking Civil Engineering Interns and Early Career Engineers across infrastructure, environmental, and engineering disciplines. You will work with experienced teams on real-world projects that serve local communities.

Opportunities span Water Resources, Structural, Construction, Environmental, and Transportation Engineering; you will gain hands-on design, analysis, fieldwork, and professional development through mentorship.