Civil Engineering Internships - Summer 2027

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. invites rising civil engineering students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program across multiple markets, including Columbia, SC.

As an intern, you’ll work with licensed engineers on design, planning, and project documentation, gaining exposure to transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects to sharpen technical and communication skills. Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or graduate program in Civil Engineering, have completed at least one year of

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree full-time in an accredited program.
• Has completed at least one year of college (rising sophomores eligible).
• Graduating May 2027 is not eligible for CHA's Internship Program.
• Microsoft Office familiarity; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering design, planning, and project development efforts.
• Assist with technical calculations, drawings, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Gain exposure to real-world infrastructure projects across a variety of industries and markets, applying classroom knowledge to projects that help improve mobility, connectivity, sustainability, and resiliency.
• Participate in professional development, networking opportunities, and intern program activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Engineering Internships - Summer 2027

Location

US-NY-Albany | US-MA-Boston | US-GA-Atlanta | US-OH-Columbus | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-FL-Doral | US-VA-Blacksburg | US-SC-North Charleston | US-SC-Columbia | US-GA-Duluth | US-IN-Evansville | ...

Join Us:

Help Design the Infrastructure Communities Depend on as a Civil Engineering Intern

Ready to make an impact on the roads, airports, water systems, and infrastructure that keep our communities moving?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking Civil Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Internship Program. As an intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and learn how civil engineering shapes the places where people live, work, and travel. Whether supporting transportation, water, aviation, or other infrastructure projects, you'll help create solutions that improve everyday life.

What You'll Do:

• Support civil engineering design, planning, and project development efforts
• Assist with technical calculations, drawings, and project documentation
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams
• Gain exposure to real-world infrastructure projects across a variety of industries and markets, applying classroom knowledge to projects that help improve mobility, connectivity, sustainability, and resiliency
• Participate in professional development, networking opportunities, and intern program activities

What You Bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Civil Engineering and enrolled full-time in a nationally accredited program
• Must have completed at least one year of college before the internship begins (rising sophomores eligible); juniors and seniors preferred
• May 2027 graduates will not be accepted for CHA's Internship Program
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office required; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Gain hands-on experience on projects that make a visible impact in communities
• Connect with fellow interns and professionals across the company
• Explore potential career paths within civil engineering

Curious about how CHA is finding a better way? Explore our work, people, and purpose at: CHA Services.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.