Operations Intern: Field & Data for Civil Projects

KLJ; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KLJ in Rapid City, SD seeks a student intern to assist across engineering, surveying, and planning activities. You will help collect data, support field crews, and prepare plans and reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MicroStation.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to infrastructure and transportation projects while collaborating with engineers and project managers. The ideal candidate is pursuing a related Bachelor's or Master's degree, has a strong interest in infrastructure, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong interest in infrastructure, transportation, utilities, or construction.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS or MicroStation preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, research, and analysis for engineering, surveying, planning, and construction projects.
• Support field crews with surveying, construction observation, inspections, and site documentation.
• Assist in preparing plans, reports, maps, exhibits, and technical documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MicroStation, or other tools to support project development.
• Help collect and manage field measurements, GPS data, and survey information.
• Participate in site visits to observe project progress and construction activities.
• Assist with quality control reviews of plans, calculations, and project documentation.
• Support planning studies, feasibility analyses, traffic evaluations, and land development projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, planners, technicians, and project managers on project tasks.
• Follow company safety procedures and project-specific requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Strong written/verbal

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Surveying Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Urban or Regional Planning

Transportation Planning

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Job description

KLJ in Rapid City, SD seeks a student intern to assist across engineering, surveying, and planning activities. You will help collect data, support field crews, and prepare plans and reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MicroStation.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to infrastructure and transportation projects while collaborating with engineers and project managers. The ideal candidate is pursuing a related Bachelor's or Master's degree, has a strong interest in infrastructure, and