Intern – Civil Engineering

Consort, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship from engineers

Flexible schedule

Professional skill-building opportunities

Job summary

An engineering firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an Intern – Civil Engineering to join their civil engineering team. The internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentoring from experienced engineers, and exposure to projects from planning to construction. Ideal candidates are organized, communicative team players currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program. The internship can be full-time or part-time, accommodating academic schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be a Civil Engineering student, preferably in Junior or Senior year.
• Strong interest in land development and site design.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and production of civil documents.
• Support with site planning and stormwater management.
• Participate in meetings and project coordination.
• Review drawings for quality control.
• Shadow engineering staff during field visits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Education

Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Position Title: Intern – Civil Engineering

Location: Austin, Texas

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineering student with an interest in land development to join our civil engineering team for a full time or part time internship. This role is ideal for individuals eager to apply classroom knowledge to real world projects, contribute meaningfully to active projects, gain exposure to projects from the planning stage through to construction, and grow their technical and professional skills. The ideal candidate is organized, a strong problem solver, communicative, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and production of civil design documents, reports, and permit applications.
• Support the design team with tasks such as site planning, site grading, utility layouts, stormwater management, and plan production in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Participate in team meetings, project coordination efforts, and collaboration with engineers, architects, planners, landscape architects, and more.
• Contribute to quality control by reviewing drawings and helping maintain internal standards and checklists.
• Shadow engineering staff during field visits and construction observations to gain exposure to the construction process.
• Demonstrate initiative by asking questions, seeking feedback, and actively contributing ideas.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering program (Junior or Senior year preferred).
• Interest in land development and site design.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with civil engineering projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experience civil engineers.
• Exposure to the full lifecycle of development — from planning to construction.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
• Opportunity to build professional skills and relationships in the industry.

Apply Today:

If you are an organized, team-oriented student excited to learn and contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
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