Student Engineer - Summer 2027

Lever, Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MacKay & Somps is seeking a Student Engineer eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects in civil engineering. You will support land development and public infrastructure efforts across Northern California, working alongside engineers, designers, and surveyors to deliver thoughtful, well-executed design.

We are interviewing for Summer 2026, with offers around Feb 2027 and a June 2027 start date. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Coursework in site design, hydrology, transportation, or stormwater systems.
• Exposure to or interest in learning AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support land development and public infrastructure design and production.
• Assist with grading, utility, stormwater, and street design.
• Support hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
• Perform quantity take-offs and basic cost estimating.
• Learn to use design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Client-facing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XP-STORM

WaterCAD

Job description

Are you a civil engineering student eager to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world projects? As aStudent EngineeratMacKay & Somps, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting land development and public infrastructure efforts across Northern California. You’ll work side by side with professional engineers, designers, and surveyors, helping bring communities to life through thoughtful, well‑executed design. This is a great opportunity to explore career paths incivil engineering, strengthen your technical skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive and team‑oriented environment.

While we are actively interviewing candidates for the Summer 2026 Student Engineer role, we anticipate offers being extended around February of 2027 with a June 2027 start date. Official start date to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Student Engineers work under the direction ofProject Engineers,Project Managers, andCAD Designers, providing design and production support on a variety of projects, including:

Preparing plans, exhibits, and figures forland developmentandpublic infrastructureprojects

Assisting withgrading, utility, stormwater, and street design

Supportinghydrology and hydraulic calculations

Performing quantity take-offs, basic cost estimating, and data entry

Learning to use design software includingAutoCAD Civil 3Dand Microsoft Office tools

This role offers the opportunity to build a strong technical foundation while gaining exposure to real‑world project development from concept through construction.We are looking for candidates who:

• Are currently pursuing aB.S. in Civil Engineering(or related field) from anABET-accredited university
• Have completed (or are currently taking) coursework insite design, hydrology, transportation, or stormwater systems
• Have exposure to or an interest in learningAutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstratestrong communication skills,attention to detail, and a desire to learn
• Thrive in ateam-oriented, client-driven work environment
• AnEngineer-In-Training (EIT)certification or intent to pursue one is a plus
• Software used in this role may include AutoCAD Civil3D, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-Storm, and WaterCAD.

We value a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team camaraderie. If you are a student engineer who thrives in a collaborative, client‑focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

$20 - $30 an hour