Project Engineer Intern — Real-World Civil Field Experience

Waters Construction Company; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Construction Company in Bridgeport, CT invites a Project Engineer Intern to join our team for Spring/Summer. You will gain real-world exposure on heavy civil and paving projects, assisting engineers with planning, field coordination, and documentation.

This internship blends field and office work, offering mentorship from experienced engineers, hands-on design tasks with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and opportunities for future full-time roles. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong academic performance in structural, geotechnical, transportation, or construction courses.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers and managers with planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction tasks.
• Support cost estimating, quantity take-offs, and preparation of bid documents.
• Help monitor field operations, including quality control, materials tracking, and site layout.
• Assist in preparing project documentation: daily reports, submittals, RFIs, change orders.
• Participate in on-site inspections, safety reviews, and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. operations, survey, QA/QC).
• Perform engineering calculations and design tasks under supervision.
• Aid in maintaining as-built drawings and project closeout deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Analytical mindset

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Waters Construction Company in Bridgeport, CT invites a Project Engineer Intern to join our team for Spring/Summer. You will gain real-world exposure on heavy civil and paving projects, assisting engineers with planning, field coordination, and documentation.

This internship blends field and office work, offering mentorship from experienced engineers, hands-on design tasks with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and opportunities for future full-time roles. Travel to project sites may be required.