Paid Civil Engineering Intern – Hands-on Mentorship

Progressive Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies invites applicants to join its Summer Internship Program as Civil Engineering interns. The role focuses on hands-on client projects across civil design and construction, with mentorship and exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.

You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to draft plans, design documents, and permits, while gaining experience in stormwater, utilities, road design, and traffic analyses.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an ABET/accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering bachelor’s program.
• At least one year of undergrad completed by Summer 2027.
• AutoCAD Civil3D experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and trends in design/construction.
• Strong math, analytical, design and problem-solving skills, and good communication.

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 in line with Progressive’s standards.
• Assist in preparing calculations and analyses for storm water, sanitary sewer, water distribution, roadways, and traffic studies.
• Prepare Construction Permitting documents.
• Compile crash data at intersections and prepare collision diagrams.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Mathematics

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited CE/ENV Eng

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Project

Job description

Progressive Companies invites applicants to join its Summer Internship Program as Civil Engineering interns. The role focuses on hands-on client projects across civil design and construction, with mentorship and exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.

You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to draft plans, design documents, and permits, while gaining experience in stormwater, utilities, road design, and traffic analyses.