Civil Engineering Summer Intern — Design & Field Experience

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers’ Lacey office invites a Civil Engineering student pursuing a BSCE to join as a summer intern. The position offers hands-on exposure to civil site development and transportation projects, with design draft assistance and field/site safety compliance.

The internship runs roughly 10–12 weeks, 40 hours per week or less, with duties varying by project. You will gain practical experience connecting coursework to real-world engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Working towards Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program.
• Completion of junior year prior to the internship start date.
• Basic knowledge of civil engineering principles and desire for continued learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Civil site development and transportation projects, including quantity take-off calculations, design layout, AutoCAD drafting and assistance on survey crews.
• Assist in office duties such as making copies, assisting with reports, and permit applications.
• Navigate job sites and comply with safety requirements in office and on site.
• Responsibilities vary by project to connect academics with practical application.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

BSCE program

Junior year completed

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers’ Lacey office invites a Civil Engineering student pursuing a BSCE to join as a summer intern. The position offers hands-on exposure to civil site development and transportation projects, with design draft assistance and field/site safety compliance.

The internship runs roughly 10–12 weeks, 40 hours per week or less, with duties varying by project. You will gain practical experience connecting coursework to real-world engineering challenges.