Site Civil Design Intern — Land Development

Schemmer; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Schemmer in Des Moines, IA, invites a Civil Engineering Intern to support site civil and land development projects for Summer 2027. Ideal candidate has at least two years in Civil Engineering and is eager to learn and collaborate with design teams.

You will assist with grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater, and construction plan preparation while developing design documentation, communicating decisions, and contributing to multiple project tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of satisfactory progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; completion of 3 years toward degree preferred.
• Interest in site civil and land development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, paving, erosion control, and construction plan preparation.
• Coursework or project experience in civil engineering design, surveying, hydrology/hydraulics, transportation, construction materials, or land development preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred; experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, GIS, drainage or stormwater modeling software, or other civil design tools is a plus.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document design decisions, ask thoughtful questions, and coordinate with team members. Classes or experience with presentations, technical writing, or construction observation are a plus.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree progress: Civil Engineering (at least 2 years completed)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

GIS

Job description

Schemmer in Des Moines, IA, invites a Civil Engineering Intern to support site civil and land development projects for Summer 2027. Ideal candidate has at least two years in Civil Engineering and is eager to learn and collaborate with design teams.

You will assist with grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater, and construction plan preparation while developing design documentation, communicating decisions, and contributing to multiple project tasks.