Site/Civil Engineering Intern

Dewberry; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Site/Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Charlotte, NC office and work on site/civil design projects for commercial, residential and government clients.

You will participate in grading, roadway and stormwater design, prepare calculations and construction documents, and collaborate with project teams while gaining exposure to the latest software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Civil Engineering is required.
• Previous internship experience is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office is preferred or required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Site/civil development including grading design, roadway design, storm water management, and erosion controls.
• Prepare calculations, reports and spreadsheets for projects.
• Work on design teams to develop detailed construction documents.
• May conduct code research, write specifications, and obtain permitting.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Site/Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027to join our Site/Civil department in our Charlotte, NCoffice to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial and government sector. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, weseek outexceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whetheryou’rean experienced professional or a new graduate,you’llhave the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Site/civil development including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Preparation of all associated calculations, reports and spreadsheets.
• Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
• May also conduct code research, write specifications, and obtain permitting.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Required Skills & Required Experience:

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft office is required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Program Information

Summer Intern Program

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands‑on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projectssimilar towhat they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.

Our interns get the opportunity toparticipatein a series of workshops and events, including:

• Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.

• Learning about our services, projects, and clients.

• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and aDiSCassessmentto learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.

• Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that willimpactour future strategy.