Design Engineer Intern - CAD & Stormwater, Portland

Acorn Engineering, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm, offers a seasonal Design Engineer Intern position in Portland. You’ll assist with CAD site design, stormwater inspections, permitting, and Planning Board submissions as part of a small, growing team.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, professional growth, and collaboration on municipal and community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Current junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with a water resources concentration.
• Strong technical and engineering design skills are required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD is expected.
• Understanding of local, Maine and federal permitting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CAD site design for projects.
• Perform stormwater inspections as part of project work.
• Support regulatory permitting tasks for projects.
• Assist in construction administration activities.
• Prepare Planning Board submissions and related documents.

Skills

Strong technical and engineering设计技巧

Understanding of stormwater treatment

Understanding of regulatory permitting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with water resources concentration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm, offers a seasonal Design Engineer Intern position in Portland. You’ll assist with CAD site design, stormwater inspections, permitting, and Planning Board submissions as part of a small, growing team.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, professional growth, and collaboration on municipal and community-focused projects.