Municipal Intern - Summer 2027

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Municipal Intern for Summer 2027 in Lansing, MI. You will assist in designing water mains, sewers, and roadways for local municipalities, and use AutoCAD/Civil 3D to draft plans and estimates.

You will observe field conditions on site visits and collaborate with engineers across offices. We value strong communication and organizational skills, plus familiarity with CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing water mains, sanitary sewers, and roadways for local municipalities.
• Perform design calculations, develop cost estimates, and draft plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Participate in site visits to gather data and observe field conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple offices and disciplines.
• Contribute to real projects that improve infrastructure and public services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Municipal Intern - Summer 2027

Job Id: 2699

# of Openings: 1

Location: Lansing, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time internship

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Municipal Internto help us keep building.

What You'll Do

• Assist in designing water mains, sanitary sewers, and roadways for local municipalities.
• Perform design calculations, develop cost estimates, and draft plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Participate in site visits to gather data and observe field conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple offices and disciplines.
• Contribute to real projects that improve infrastructure and public services.

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in the West Michigan, Lansing, and Metro Detroit markets.