Student Engineering Intern - Civil

RE/SPEC Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

RESPEC seeks a motivated intern for our Fort Myers, FL location. This role covers residential and commercial land-development design, with the internship offered May 2026 – August 2026, and potential to move into a full-time position.

You'll assist with engineering studies, CAD/GIS exhibits, permit documents, and supporting field and office projects. Preferred candidates are pursuing a BS in civil or environmental engineering and familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, StormCAD, ICPR, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS software preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical engineering work in land-development design.
• Support CAD/GIS exhibits and preparation of design drawings.
• Assist in engineering studies and reports for projects.
• Help prepare permit-related documents as required.

Education

BS in civil engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

StormCAD

ICPR

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, you'll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we've tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you'll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you'll fit right in.

Job Description

RESPEC seeks a motivated intern for our Fort Myers, FL, location.This role involves all aspects of residential and commercial land-development design. The internship will be offered during the Summer semester from May 2026 - August 2026, with potential of moving in to a full-time position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to technical engineering work in assigned areas of responsibility which may include word processing, data entry, CAD and/or GIS exhibits, and design construction drawings
• Participates in a variety of technical civil engineering work involving both field and office support of engineering projects
• Assist in the preparation of engineering studies and reports
• Assist with preparing documents to obtain necessary permits as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• In the process of receiving BS in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field.

Preferred

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
• Knowledge of typical design software including WaterCAD, StormCAD & ICPR
• Knowledge of GIS software including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Additional Information

Compensation:Hourly wage depends on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.