Land Development Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is offering a summer internship for 2027 in the Raleigh, NC area. You will gain practical, on-the-job experience in land development civil engineering, working with design and construction activities for private clients.

Selected candidates are enrolled in Civil Engineering programs, with a GPA around 2.8 or higher; Sophomore or higher with surveying and AutoCAD coursework is preferred. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering degree program or closely related program.
• Minimum GPA 2.8; desired 3.2 or above.
• Sophomore or above with coursework in surveying and AutoCAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks involving civil engineering, planning and design.
• Assist with preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with construction observation, staking, and construction administration duties.
• Some opportunities may involve reports, design calculations, writing specifications, or reviewing shop drawings.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Report writing

Construction observation

Outdoor work capability

Education

Associate of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Bolton & Menk is now accepting applications for our 2027 summer internship season. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

As a Land Development Civil Engineering Intern you will learn practical on-the-job experience serving our private clients and will spend the majority of your time working with design and construction phase activities for land development projects.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks involving civil engineering, planning and design.
• Assists with the preparation of reports, of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assists with construction observation, performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties
• Some internship opportunities may also include working on various reports, completing design calculations, writing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree Programs: Selected candidates will be enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program or closely related program from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.8 GPA; Desired GPA 3.2 or above
• Current Status: Desired is Sophomore or above with completed coursework in general surveying and AutoCAD drafting.
• Students must have the ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the construction observation duties.
• Students must possess a valid driver's license and their own transportation or have ability to use public transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.

Each year we look for variety of experience, education, and ability for our student intern pool. Some positions may be filled with students who have experience depending on the level of complexity a project or client may require. Preference may be given to students who have completed a previous internship with Bolton & Menk.

Relocation and housing are not included.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science of Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science of Civil Engineering (preferred)