Summer 2027 Internship - Land Development

papedawson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027 in our Florida offices (Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Sarasota). The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

The internship focuses on land development and related infrastructure, giving hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at ABET-accredited school.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers with plans, specs, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Develop design alternatives by analyzing parameters and objectives.
• Analyze design features for compliance with standards.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings and documents.
• Prepare technical reports and memoranda using approved formats.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, and data collection.
• Assist with redlines, submittals, exhibits, and record drawings.
• Handle increasingly complex design tasks as experience grows.
• Assist in design and preparation of land development plans (grading, drainage, utilities).
• Evaluate site constraints and constructability.
• Support permitting and coordination activities for land development projects.

Skills

Engineering principles

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns in our Florida offices for the summer of 2027 focusing on Land Development. The available locations are Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, and Sarasota. The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), assisting with design tasks on a variety of infrastructure projects, such as transportation, water resources, environmental, survey, and residential or commercial land development. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with design tools, technical documentation, and project coordination within a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates under supervision.


• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters, project objectives, and constraints.


• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose, technical requirements, and applicable standards.


• Utilize computer-aided engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents.


• Support the preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies using company-approved formats.


• Participate in site visits, field activities, construction observation, and data collection as assigned.


• Assist with redlines, submittals, preparation of exhibits, and record (as-built) drawings.


• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience, proficiency, and technical understanding develop.


• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for residential, commercial, and site development projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.


• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support constructability and compliance with project requirements.


• Support permitting and coordination activities related to land development projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Agricultural Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.


• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.


• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Excel.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• Adaptable and flexible in managing shifting priorities and deadlines.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.