Internship - Land Development

Mannik Smith Group; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Schedule flexibility

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Team activities

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. in New Haven, CT is seeking a civil engineering intern for the Land Development team. You’ll assist design teams on site design projects and gain hands-on experience with real client work.

The 12-week paid summer internship runs Monday through Friday with hybrid in-office and remote work, offering flexible scheduling and opportunities to learn AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related tools. Candidates pursuing a Civil Engineering degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher and CAD experience are

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on site design and land development.
• GPA 3.0 or higher required.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Prior CAD software experience preferred.
• Ability to perform field work and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic site and drainage designs
• Implement Sustainable Site design principles
• Assist with preparation of local, state & federal permit applications
• Provide construction administration support
• Execute design-related programs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, StormCAD and Synchro

Skills

GPA 3.0+

MS Office

CAD experience

Field work

Lift 30 lbs

Education

Civil Engineering degree focus on site design and land development

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Synchro

Job description

Internship - Land Development

Department: Civil & Survey

Employment Type: Internship

Location: New Haven, CT

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

The Community group is looking for a civil engineering intern to assist design teams on various site design related projects.

Our internship program is a 12-week paid summer program. We offer in-depth work experience on real client projects. The successful candidate will work directly with the diverse technical experts of the Community Development group in a supportive and collaborative design team environment that seeks to maximize team member engagement. The position is full-time Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic site and drainage designs
• Implement Sustainable Site design principles
• Assist with the preparation of local, state & federal permit applications
• Provide construction administration support
• Execute design-related computer programs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, StormCAD, and Synchro

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on site design and land development
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Proficiency with MS Office programs
• Prior experience with CAD software preferred
• Ability to perform field work
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. of equipment

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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