Land Development Civil Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

papedawson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027 in our Florida offices (Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Sarasota). The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

The internship focuses on land development and related infrastructure, giving hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at ABET-accredited school.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers with plans, specs, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Develop design alternatives by analyzing parameters and objectives.
• Analyze design features for compliance with standards.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings and documents.
• Prepare technical reports and memoranda using approved formats.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, and data collection.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, exhibits, and record drawings.
• Handle increasingly complex design tasks as experience grows.
• Assist in design and preparation of land development plans (grading, drainage, utilities).
• Evaluate site constraints and constructability.
• Support permitting and coordination activities for land development projects.

Skills

Engineering principles

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027 in our Florida offices (Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Sarasota). The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

The internship focuses on land development and related infrastructure, giving hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination in a collaborative engineering environment.