Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Internship

Balfour Beatty plc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the US is offering a Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Internship in Austin and Dallas, TX. This full-time internship aims to provide students with hands-on experience in planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities. Interns will assist with project documentation, support engineers, engage in project planning, and learn about quality control and safety. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with strong analytical skills and a willingness to work in both field and office settings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum junior-level standing or equivalent coursework in construction or engineering.
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily project documentation including field reports and quantity tracking.
• Support engineers with layout, surveying, and verification of field work.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling activities.
• Prepare and review submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Observe and support quality control and safety practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

AutoCAD exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Internship

Position Title: Engineer Intern • Department: Operations / Engineering

Location: Project Sites in Dallas and Austin, TX

Position Summary

The Engineer Intern supports project teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities. This position provides hands‑on experience in field and office engineering functions, offering exposure to scheduling, estimating, quality control, safety, and cost management. The internship is designed to provide practical experience to students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily project documentation including field reports, quantity tracking, and progress.
• Support engineers and superintendents with layout, surveying, and verification of field work.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling activities using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Help prepare and review submittals, RFIs (Requests for Information), and change orders.
• Observe and support quality control and safety.
• Assist in maintaining project logs, drawings, and as‑built documents.
• Perform material take‑offs and cost tracking for assigned work.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list and documentation.
• Learn and apply company policies, safety practices, and construction standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum junior‑level standing or equivalent coursework in construction or engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); exposure to AutoCAD or Bluebeam.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to work in both field and office.

Learning Objectives

• Gain hands‑on experience in project engineering, field supervision, and construction.
• Build a foundational understanding of safety, quality, and cost management in heavy civil construction.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both field (outdoor construction site) and office environments. May require travel or relocation to project sites. Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Additional Information

This is a temporary, full‑time summer or semester‑based internship. Performance during the internship may be considered for future full‑time employment opportunities.

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management, and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play a key role in how people live, work, learn, and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovation fueled by relentless curiosity, lean practices, and a drive to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we challenge the construction industry’s assumptions about safety, believing that no level of harm should happen to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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