Roadway/Utility Construction Inspector Intern - Construction Services Division

R.A. Smith, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Professional development

People-oriented culture

Company picnics

Seasonal events

Social and team-building opportunities

Sports leagues

Corporate wear reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

R.A. Smith, Inc. in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Construction Inspector Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will work with project managers, engineers and technicians to gain practical experience on real roadway and utility projects while developing technical skills.

This paid internship offers exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MS Office, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative team environment that values problem-solving and planning.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school program in a civil engineering–related discipline.
• 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.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, interpersonal skills, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical engineering experience under the guidance of project managers, engineers and technicians.
• Participate in on-the-job training on real roadway and utility projects.
• Develop technical skills and problem solving abilities in a collaborative environment.
• Assist with scoping tasks, estimating effort and timelines for assignments.
• Contribute to team efforts with clear communication and reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Technical school program in civil engineering

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 Brookfield, WI office (approximately 10 miles west of downtown Milwaukee). 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.