DEPCOM Summer 2027 Civil Engineer Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Infertility support

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support civil/structural design and construction activities for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Mentored by experienced engineers, you will assist with site development, permitting, and construction efforts.

You will help develop grading and site layouts, assist with posts, racking and piles, review drawings, and coordinate with survey and geotechnical partners.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting civil/structural engineering design efforts for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Support development of civil design deliverables such as grading plans, erosion control plans, and site layouts.
• Support development of structural design deliverables such as posts, racking and piles.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to gather and share project data.
• Assist in reviewing engineering drawings, reports, and project documentation.
• Support coordination with external consultants such as survey, geotechnical, and civil engineering partners.
• Help track project deliverables, RFIs, and engineering comments across teams.
• Participate in project meetings and document key action items and updates.
• Gain exposure to site development, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Spend extended time onsite during the internship shadowing field teams to better understand project execution and cost drivers

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology software (HEC-RAS/ HydroCAD)

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil/Structural Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting civil engineering design and construction activities for utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to support site development, permitting, and construction efforts. This role can be located in Houston, TX.

Our Team

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries providing Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Energy Storage, Repowering and Operations and Maintenance services. DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of conventional and renewable EPC power industry veterans. Our uniquely bankable energy services are designed to deliver the lowest cost of energy and highest rate of return.

What You Will Do

• Assist in supporting civil/structural engineering design efforts for utility‑scale renewable energy projects
• Support development of civil design deliverables such as grading plans, erosion control plans, and site layouts
• Support development of structural design deliverables such as posts, racking and piles
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to gather and share project data
• Assist in reviewing engineering drawings, reports, and project documentation
• Support coordination with external consultants such as survey, geotechnical, and civil engineering partners
• Help track project deliverables, RFIs, and engineering comments across teams
• Participate in project meetings and document key action items and updates
• Gain exposure to site development, permitting processes, and construction practices
• Spend extended time onsite during the internship shadowing field teams to better understand project execution and cost drivers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field
• Eligible for full‑time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Exposure to civil engineering concepts such as grading, drainage, or site development through coursework, projects or internships
• Exposure to hydrology and stormwater design concepts including familiarity with industry‑standard hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, Hydraflow, or similar) through coursework, projects or internships
• Familiarity or interest in tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software
• Exposure to reading engineering drawings or site plans through coursework, projects or internships

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.