Public Works Engineering Intern — CAD & Field Experience

MSA Professional Services; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

MSA Professional Services seeks a Public Works Engineering Intern in Rhinelander, WI to gain exposure across municipal projects—from construction to design. Interns work on utilities, water, wastewater, trails, roads, and stormwater tasks, with 12+ week duration during May–August 2027.

We hire around 40 interns each summer and emphasize real hands-on experience, site inspections, CAD work, and collaboration with project staff. Start/exit dates are finalized later in the process.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or related) in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Previous related engineering intern or co-op experience is preferred.
• Civil 3D or AutoCAD coursework and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect active construction work on municipal water, road/utilities, or wastewater projects.
• Perform construction administration duties such as documenting activities, communicating to project managers regarding status and progress, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City Staff.
• Help prepare permits and technical reports for municipal projects.
• Assist with CAD work and project estimations.
• Provide assistance with company initiatives that may involve different service lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Internship experience in engineering

Civil 3D / AutoCAD coursework

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

MSA Professional Services seeks a Public Works Engineering Intern in Rhinelander, WI to gain exposure across municipal projects—from construction to design. Interns work on utilities, water, wastewater, trails, roads, and stormwater tasks, with 12+ week duration during May–August 2027.

We hire around 40 interns each summer and emphasize real hands-on experience, site inspections, CAD work, and collaboration with project staff. Start/exit dates are finalized later in the process.