Intern Engineering Designer, Roads & Highways

Centro Escolar University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Job summary

Centro Escolar University in Oakland seeks a motivated Civil Engineering intern to assist with plans, drawings, and cost estimates under supervision. You will perform quantity take-offs, support project monitoring and scheduling, and help produce progress reports while collaborating with engineers, drafters, and support staff.

The role offers exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and common engineering software while you advance your Civil Engineering studies and practical skills.

Qualifications

• Current 3rd-year undergraduate student in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and engineering software.
• Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong commitment to integrity and ethical behavior.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
• Assist with computer modeling.
• Assist with producing progress reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff.
• Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under senior engineer supervision.
• Apply appropriate engineering codes and standards.
• Attend site visits or inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Integrity & ethics

Continuous learning

Education

Civil Engineering, 3rd year

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Engineering software

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling
• Assist with computer modeling
• Assist with producing progress reports
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff
• Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under senior engineer supervision
• Apply appropriate engineering codes and standards
• Attend site visits or inspections

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current 3rd-year undergraduate student in an accredited Civil Engineering program
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and engineering software
• Preferred proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Strong commitment to integrity and ethical behavior
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $24-27, reflecting skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions