Engineering Assistant Intern

Intern Palm Beach; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Professional development

Future full-time opportunities

Job summary

Intern Palm Beach in West Palm Beach is seeking an Engineering Assistant Intern to join our engineering team. You will assist engineers with project tasks, contribute to field and laboratory testing, and help prepare technical documents under supervision.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience with engineering processes, data management, and basic design work. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and mentoring by licensed engineers; schedule flexibility for students is available.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) a civil engineering, materials or environmental science or related program.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Abilities in mathematics, basic engineering software, and data/file organization.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff engineers with project tasks and coordination.
• Assist with field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt following established procedures.
• Enter, organize, and summarize field and laboratory data.
• Prepare technical documents, figures, and calculations.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, keep work areas safe, and follow safety procedures.
• Follow company safety procedures and participate in health and safety planning for field activities.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training and mentoring.

Skills

Mathematics

Data management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Civil engineering student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Assistant Intern

Position Summary: Engineering Assistant Intern position available immediately at our West Palm Beach office. This role supports the engineering team with hands‑on tasks, documentation, testing, and basic design work, and provides practical experience with engineering processes, tools, and project workflows under the supervision of licensed engineers. Hours vary with workload; schedule flexibility is available to accommodate students.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist staff engineers with project tasks and coordination.
• Assist with or conduct field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt following established procedures.
• Enter, organize, and summarize field and laboratory data.
• Prepare technical documents, figures, and calculations.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, keep work areas safe, and follow safety procedures.
• Follow company safety procedures and participate in health and safety planning for field activities.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training and mentoring.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) a civil engineering, materials or environmental science or related program.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Abilities in mathematics, basic engineering software, and data/file organization.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds periodically (samples, test equipment).
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking over uneven terrain and climbing in/out of trenches.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read instruments, drawings, and computer screens.

Work Environment / Environment Factors

• Occasional weekend hours may be required.
• Duties are performed under the supervision of licensed engineers and may be split between field locations, laboratory, and office settings.
• Fieldwork may include construction sites, active roadways, remote locations, and exposure to dust, noise, vibrations, and variable outdoor weather conditions.
• Soils and concrete laboratory environments may generate dust from samples and noise from equipment.
• Must comply with PPE requirements (hard hat, safety boots, high‑visibility vest, gloves, eye protection, etc.) as required.

Additional Information

• Temporary, on‑call position.
• This is a paid internship.
• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and potential consideration for future full‑time employment.

Education Requirements

• College Student