Summer 2027 Engineering Intern

Notre Dame; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Notre Dame in Wilmington, NC is seeking a motivated civil/environmental engineering student to support design and field activities, prepare CAD and GIS drawings, and help update the cost-estimating database.

You will gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel, participate in site inspections and client deliverables, and travel as required while contributing to project efforts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specs, and visual aids.
• Support fieldwork such as site inspections, surveys, and GPS mapping.
• Collect and enter data; apply technical principles to analyze data.
• Review submittals and documents for compliance and draft reports.
• Prepare CAD and GIS drawings and documents.
• Update the cost-estimating database annually.
• Prepare and update design and calculation templates.
• Perform miscellaneous assignments as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Writing skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in preparing engineering-related calculations, design drawings, specifications, and visual aids
• Support fieldwork activities such as site inspections, surveys, and GPS mapping
• Research, collect, and enter data; apply technical principles to interpret and analyze data
• Review submittals and technical documents for compliance with project requirements and prepare draft documents
• Prepare CAD and GIS drawings and documents
• Update the cost-estimating database annually
• Prepare and update design and calculation templates
• Perform miscellaneous assignments as needed

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective writing skills and ability to communicate outcomes to clients and team members
• Willingness to travel as required
• Previous engineering internship or Co-Op experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary range: $20.00 - $23.00
• Flexible work environment
• 401(k) plan with company match