CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS (SITE CIVIL, STRUCTURAL, TRANSPORTATION)

FOCUS Consulting; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

FOCUS Consulting offers civil engineering internships in site civil, structural, and transportation. You will work with engineers to develop designs, draft drawings, and support permitting efforts while gaining real-world experience.

Responsibilities include drafting support, client responsiveness, and ensuring code compliance. This role emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Pursue civil engineering internship with mentorship and hands‑on experience.
• Familiarity with CAD/drafting standards and municipal code awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on real projects with engineers and designers, receiving mentorship and feedback.
• Provide CAD drafting and design support for engineers, architects, surveyors, and land planners for development drawings.
• Respond promptly to clients to provide exceptional service.
• Organize information to create final construction drawing packages for various projects.
• Ensure design deliverables meet municipal codes and requirements.
• Apply defined quality control review processes to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to brainstorm solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Engineering Internships (Site Civil, Structural, Transportation)

We are looking for civil engineering interns who are passionate about their field and eager to learn from our experienced team. If you are a current civil engineering student and you want to pursue a long‑term career with a company that values your growth and development, this is the opportunity for you.

Traits Of An Ideal FOCUS Team Player

• Personable nature, allowing you to interact with internal and external clients to provide extraordinary customer service.
• Humility to accept feedback and the desire to turn it into growth and improvement.
• Collaborative nature to work and thrive in a team environment to address project needs, meet client‑imposed deadlines, and ensure client happiness.
• Grit and determination to provide constructive feedback, including to leadership.
• Committed to holding yourself and others accountable, and to practicing candor in your communication.
• Strong attention to detail, committed to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to apply strong analytical, conceptual, problem‑solving, time management, and organizational skills to various tasks without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel, management, and clients.
• Be adaptable and willing to follow FOCUS CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat is an advantage.
• Have a high level of integrity and an ability to self‑motivate and work productively with little to no supervision.
• Willingness to understand and align with FOCUS values.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will work on real projects with our engineers and designers, receiving mentorship and feedback to gain valuable skills.
• Provide general CAD drafting and design support for engineers, architects, surveyors, and land planners to produce a variety of design drawings for development projects.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly responding to clients.
• Organize information to create final construction drawing packages for the wide array of projects that FOCUS engineers.
• Ensure that design deliverables meet municipal codes and requirements.
• Adopt and apply our defined quality control review process to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Be our client’s advocate to help them efficiently navigate municipality approval.
• Build relationships with project managers and professional engineers to collaborate and problem‑solve on a variety of projects.
• With clear and concise communication, coordinate with a variety of individuals involved in the development process.
• May be required to perform administrative-type duties as required, i.e., copying and collating plans and preparing/delivering submittals.
• Will be expected to participate in department goal setting and accomplishments, book reviews, and personal and team development.

Internship Salary

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Very flexible to work around your school schedule but we do prefer 12‑15 hours per week while in school and full‑time in the summer.

Opportunities in both our Utah and Idaho offices

Opportunities in both our Utah and Idaho offices.

What We Bring To The Table

• Long‑term career opportunity upon graduation
• 13 half‑paid holidays once eligibility requirements are met
• 401(k) match after a 12‑month probationary period, matches 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2% so we can help you build your financial future
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee and family engagement activities
• Employee recognition
• A fulfilling and genuine work environment
• In‑house training and mentoring programs
• Many opportunities and resources for personnel development
• Winner of the 2022‑2025 Top Workplace award, 2024 & 2025 Utah’s Best Companies to Work For award, and 2026 Best of SLC

The day-to-day of site civil engineering

Designing master developments with subdivisions containing single‑family homes, townhomes, or apartment complexes, as well as a large variety of commercial developments. The design process includes a high level of communication to coordinate with external and internal clients, contractors, various city members, mechanical engineers, plumbers, architects, and more to ensure project success. Designing requires knowledge of city, county, and district requirements to properly design the various pipe networks so the water, sewer, and rainfall flow correctly, allowing proper drainage.

The day-to-day of structural engineering

Analyze architectural drawings and project requirements to develop efficient and safe structural designs. Select materials and create detailed construction plans, ensuring code compliance. Perform structural calculations using advanced software and excel to evaluate loads, forces, and stability factors. Troubleshoot design challenges that arise during both the planning and construction phases. Work closely with architects, construction managers, and other engineers to align designs with project goals. Communicate effectively to resolve technical concerns and coordinate solutions. Prepare technical reports, engineering drawings, and documentation for permits and client presentations. Maintain accurate records of project phases.

The day-to-day of transportation engineering

Develop and optimize roadways, intersections, transit systems and other transportation infrastructure. Use CAD software to draft layouts and ensure designs are safe, efficient, and sustainable. Study traffic patterns, congestion issues, and user behavior to propose improvements. Analyze data on vehicle flow, pedestrian movement, and accident reports to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. Meet and/or communicate with government agencies, city planners, and construction teams to align design objectives with community needs and regulatory standards.

All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable drug screening, clean motor vehicle record, and criminal background check.

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.