Construction Field Intern – Outdoor Civil Engineering

Civil Science, Inc.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Science is seeking a Construction Field Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience supporting transportation and public infrastructure projects across North Dakota. You’ll work with engineers, surveyors, and field staff on roads, bridges, utilities, and related infrastructure.

This field‑focused internship includes travel to active projects, learning to read plans, perform measurements, and document field activities while adhering to safety requirements and company values.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a civil or related engineering program and pursuing related degree.
• Interest in transportation, construction, surveying, materials testing, or public infrastructure.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative and take ownership of your work.
• Strong communication skills and a dependable, team‑oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Support field teams on active transportation and public infrastructure projects.
• Assist with construction observation, field measurements, materials sampling and testing, surveying support, and project documentation.
• Collect and document field data, quantities, photographs, and daily construction activities.
• Learn to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Use field equipment, technology, and software under guidance of experienced team members.
• Communicate professionally with engineers, contractors, agencies, and other project partners.
• Follow project safety requirements and contribute to a safe, organized work environment.
• Travel regularly to project locations throughout North Dakota, including overnight or extended field assignments.

Skills

Interest in transportation

Willingness to learn

Strong communication

Team‑oriented approach

Willing to travel

Education

Enrollment in civil/ construction/ surveying program

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Bluebeam

Field data‑collection tools

Job description

Civil Science is seeking a Construction Field Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience supporting transportation and public infrastructure projects across North Dakota. You’ll work with engineers, surveyors, and field staff on roads, bridges, utilities, and related infrastructure.

This field‑focused internship includes travel to active projects, learning to read plans, perform measurements, and document field activities while adhering to safety requirements and company values.