Roadway/Utility Construction Inspector Intern - Construction Services Division

R.A. Smith, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Professional development programs

Employee referral bonus

Company picnics and seasonal events

Social and team-building opportunities

Sports leagues

Job summary

raSmith is seeking a Construction Student Intern for our downtown Appleton, WI office this summer 2027. You will work with experienced project managers, engineers and technicians to gain practical engineering experience on real projects.

We encourage problem-solving and skill development in a collaborative, people-focused environment. The role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a multi-disciplinary consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school civil engineering program.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office products.
• Able to solve basic engineering problems with good decision-making skills.
• Skilled at planning by accurately scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist roadway/utility construction inspection on projects in downtown Appleton, WI.
• Support project managers and engineers with on-site inspections and data collection.
• Help scope tasks and estimate work lengths and difficulties for projects.
• Contribute to maintain safety and quality standards on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Technical school civil engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We currently have an opening for a student to fill a summer 2027 intern position at our downtown Appleton, WI office. We are looking for students with an interest in gaining practical engineering experience from experienced project managers, engineers and technicians through on-the-job training on real projects. During this time, you will be encouraged to hone your problem-solving abilities and develop technical skills.

Ranked #5 as a Top Workplace, raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work on projects nationwide from our six locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and California.

At raSmith, our culture is focused on client service, quality and innovation. We strongly believe in work/life balance and employee development. These attributes and our people-oriented environment have led us to receive numerous project and culture awards.

Construction Student Program - Benefits:

Our student employees can immediately participate in our:

• 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
• Professional development opportunities in a variety of mentoring and training programs
• People-oriented culture, well-recognized within the industry
• Company picnics and seasonal events
• Social and team-building opportunities
• Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others
• Corporate wear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus

Requirements

Roadway/Utility Construction Inspector Intern - Construction Services Division – Skills and Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a technical school program in a civil engineering–related discipline.
• Have technical skills to include exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office products
• Able to solve basic engineering problems; good decision-making skills
• Skilled at planning by accurately scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects
• Have excellent communication, detail orientation, interpersonal skills, and be a team player

We are proud to be an EOE/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disabled employer. Visit raSmith.com to explore some of our projects, check out testimonials from staff and clients, and learn more about what makes us stand out in our industry.