Summer 2027 Interns and Co-Ops - Civil Engineering

Snyder & Associates, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is seeking motivated interns and co-ops for summer and fall 2027 across Iowa and adjacent states. The work focuses on civil, environmental, and construction engineering projects in a dynamic construction season.

Interns will observe on-site construction, assist in design and land surveying, and report progress to project managers while developing hands-on skills and client relation abilities in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Full-time college student majoring in civil, environmental, or construction engineering.
• Must have strong work ethic and desire to learn from hands-on field experiences.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team and individually.
• Reliable with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in construction or internships is a plus.
• Construction materials or DOT-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observe/inspect active construction work on-site and report progress to project managers.
• Assist in project plan design, development, and land surveying.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Reliability

Client relations

Education

Civil engineering

Environmental engineering

Construction engineering

Job description

Overview

Snyder & Associates is looking to fill intern and co-op positions in Northern, Central, Eastern and Western Iowa; Madison, Wisconsin; Omaha, Nebraska; and Gladstone and St. Joseph, Missouri for the summer and fall of 2027. The project work for these roles will be related to a thriving construction season for our clients in these regions. For the right intern or co-op, there will be much to do and much to learn.

Over 40 years since its inception, Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the midwest. With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it's about more than just the project at hand. It's about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.

Responsibilities

Interns and coops at Snyder & Associates will take on specific assignments from engineers, project managers and/or work group leaders. The majority of their time will be spent observing / inspecting active construction work on-site and reporting / communicating to project managers regarding status and progress of construction. There are also opportunities to assist in project plan design, development, and land surveying.

Qualifications

Full-time college student majoring in civil, environmental, or construction engineering. Must have strong work ethic, demonstrated desire to learn from hands-on experiences working in a team. Must possess strong communication skills, ability to work on a team and as an individual contributor. Able to manage activity through competing priorities. Must be reliable i.e. punctual, attentive to assigned responsibilities. This can be a very client-centric role - must have strong people skills and ability to effectively manage relationships with a wide range of clients, contractors and other project stakeholders. Any prior experience with construction or prior internships in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or construction engineering is a plus. Any construction materials or DOT-related certifications a plus.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.