Summer 2027 Intern - Transportation & Stormwater Engineering

ESP Associates, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, seeks a Summer 2027 intern to join the Transportation & Stormwater Management team in Little Rock, AR. This internship offers hands-on experience within a multidisciplined engineering practice committed to quality service and community impact.

The role focuses on analyzing data, supporting design efforts, and coordinating with clients and teams. It provides exposure to cost estimating, regulatory research, and presentation generation in a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering BS program at an accredited engineering school.
• Detail oriented with strong planning and coordination skills.
• Effective leadership and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and support project teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and data to plan and design projects.
• Calculate cost estimates and assess feasibility.
• Use design software to create documents.
• Prepare reports, plans, schedules, and environmental studies.
• Coordinate with clients and respond to input.
• Coordinate project activity with officials, staff, and subcontractors.
• Track progress and prepare activity reports.
• Research regulations and design techniques for client needs.
• Keep up with changing techniques, materials, codes, and software.
• Prepare renderings and imagery boards for presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Planning

Organizing

Coordinating

Leadership

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering BS program

Job description

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

We are seeking a Summer 2027 intern to join our team in Little Rock, AR. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our Transportation & Stormwater Management team.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographic and geologic data to plan and design projects
• Calculates cost, determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, and prepares detailed cost estimates
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to create design documents
• Prepares and modifies reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, legal documentation, easements, and designs for project
• Meets with client periodically to coordinate changes, inform client of additional requirements, receive input from the client, answer client questions, and resolve issues
• Coordinates project activity with appropriate officials, support staff, subcontractors, labs, and other entities
• Tracks project progress and prepares reports of activity in accordance with regulations, company policy and client needs
• Researches regulations, products, and design techniques to provide answers to client needs
• Keeps abreast of changing techniques, materials, codes, regulations, and software through attendance at seminars, briefings, and other forums
• Preparing illustrative hand and/or computer presentation renderings
• Preparing material and imagery boards, planting plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school
• Detail oriented
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating
• LeadershipExcellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding