Civil/Site Engineering Intern

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Hampton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil/Site Engineering Intern to join our Clinton, NJ office for Summer 2027. You will work on real client projects, develop site plans and grading layouts, and gain exposure to permitting, compliance, and field inspections.

You will use AutoCAD Civil3D to create grading and utility plans, assist with due diligence, and participate in our multi-disciplinary internship program designed to build transferable skills and professional networks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects.
• Learn stages of Land Development process and participate in Accelerator Program.
• Design grading, concept, stormwater, and utility plans using AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Research zoning ordinances, environmental regs and local codes.
• Work on real client projects and gain broad exposure across the firm.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivated

Education

Bachelor or Master in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil/Site Engineering Intern to join our Clinton, NJ office for Summer 2027!

As a Summer 2027 Intern, youll gain hands-on experience working on projects that shape communities—from large solar designs and residential developments to small urban spaces in downtown districts. Our professionals are here to guide you through the full development process, giving you exposure to proven strategies, regulatory navigation, and the advantage of our in-house multi-disciplinary services. As an Intern with our team, you'll be working on real client projects to develop site plans, grading layouts and utility systems using AutoCAD Civil3D; assisting with the due diligence, permitting, and compliance process; and having the opportunity to perform inspections on-site for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will Accelerate YOUR Success!

Responsibilities

• Our interns will assist technical staff on day-to-day projects and experience the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary firm.
• Learn the stages of the Land Development process and participate in our Land Development Accelerator Program.
• Enhance your technical skills with hands-on experience using AutoCAD Civil3D to design:
  • Grading Plans
  • Concept Plans
  • Stormwater Management Plans
  • Utility System Plans
  • Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• Research zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and local municipal codes.
• CED internships are unique in that they are work-centered, meaning you are working on real, billable client work right away.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Hydrology or Hydraulics coursework or previous experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Civil3D experience preferred.
• HydroCAD experience a plus.
• Specific interest in Land Development and/or Stormwater.
• Be highly motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have great communication skills.
• Students with some prior internship experience are preferred, but any candidates who apply will be reviewed and considered for different roles.
• All applicants should be eligible to work in the US and attend a university or college physically located in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $20.00 to $30.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. Thats why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.