Engineer Intern

Hunter Engineering Inc.; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Inc. in Colorado offers an Engineer Intern program to provide hands-on civil engineering experience across diverse projects with mentorship from licensed engineers, preparing interns for a career in civil site design.

Interns participate in pre-construction design, drafting with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, field visits, and collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams, with opportunities for both summer and school-year scheduling.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program (junior or senior standing preferred).
• Strong academic record in civil engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pre-construction design, planning, and permitting.
• Draft design plans and create project documentation.
• Conduct site visits and field observations under supervision.
• Perform routine calculations for drainage, grading, and utilities.
• Prepare reports, maps, and submittal packages.
• Review plans for compliance with regulations.
• Attend client meetings and project coordination calls.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

About The Role

Hunter Engineering offers a comprehensive Engineer Intern program designed to provide hands-on civil engineering experience across diverse projects. This position offers mentorship from licensed engineers and excellent preparation for a career in civil site design.

About The Role

Hunter Engineering offers a comprehensive Engineer Intern program designed to provide hands-on civil engineering experience across diverse projects. This position offers mentorship from licensed engineers and excellent preparation for a career in civil site design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pre-construction design, planning, and permitting
• Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS to produce deliverables
• Draft design plans and create project documentation
• Conduct site visits and field observations under supervision
• Perform routine calculations for drainage, grading, and utilities
• Prepare reports, maps, and submittal packages
• Review plans for compliance with regulations
• Attend client meetings and project coordination calls
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program (junior or senior standing preferred)
• Strong academic record
• Solid understanding of civil engineering fundamentals
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Ability to work in office and field environments
• Valid driver's license
• Available to work full-time during summer and/or part-time during school year

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience in civil engineering
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulics, or geotechnical principles
• Knowledge of local design standards and regulations
• Experience with stormwater modeling or analysis software