Paid Civil Engineering Intern - CAD Design & Site Planning

The SSI Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies is offering a paid Civil Engineering Intern summer program in Kentucky. You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to prepare design documents for site plans, utilities, road design, and traffic studies using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.

The role emphasizes drafting, analysis, and permitting tasks in a multidisciplinary setting. The internship includes site visits, education sessions, networking, and mentorship, with opportunities to engage in diverse

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering bachelor’s program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Project, SharePoint and Teams preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends in the design/construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents per Progressive’s standards.
• Assist in preparing calculations and analyses for storm water, sewer, water, roadways, and traffic studies.
• Prepare Construction Permitting documents.
• Compile crash data at intersections and prepare collision diagrams.

Skills

Math & analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Eng program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and other engineers to complete plan designs and production for civil engineering design projects. Typical work includes preparing design documents and permits for site plans, utility plans and profiles, road design, traffic signal plans, and grading plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the project team to help meet project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely, accurate manner, monitoring progress against project scope and available resources.
• Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards.
• Assist in preparing calculations and analyses for storm water management, sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution, roadways, and traffic studies.
• Prepare Construction Permitting documents.
• Compile crash data at intersections and prepare collision diagrams.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Previous AutoCAD Civil3D experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred