Summer 2027 Internship - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Engineer Intern to support project teams under supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with infrastructure design, documentation, and coordination.

You will help prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates, analyze design options, and use AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce drawings and exhibits. Site visits and technical reporting are part of the role, with opportunity to grow technical

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Develop design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters, objectives, and constraints.
• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
• Use 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 drawings (as-built).
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience develops.
• Assist in planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, permitting materials, and regulatory coordination efforts.
• Assist with design support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including review of contractor submittals under supervision.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word / Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Overview 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 planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Support preparation of technical documentation, permitting materials, and regulatory coordination efforts.
• Assist with design support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including review of contractor submittals under supervision.

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.

Accommodation

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call [phone].

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.