Summer Civil Engineer Intern: Land Development

Pape-Dawson; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for summer 2027 in Georgia locations (Atlanta, Marietta, Duluth, Statesboro). The intern will support project teams under a licensed P.E., assisting with design tasks for residential and commercial land development.

Responsibilities include preparing plans, evaluating design alternatives, and producing drawings with AutoCAD Civil 3D, while gaining exposure to reports, field work, and coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering at an ABET-accredited college/university.
• 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 both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable and flexible in managing shifting priorities and deadlines.

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 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, and record (as-built) drawings.
• Engage in progressively more complex design tasks as experience develops.
• Assist in design and preparation of plans for residential, commercial, and site development projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking Civil Engineer Interns for summer 2027 in Georgia locations (Atlanta, Marietta, Duluth, Statesboro). The intern will support project teams under a licensed P.E., assisting with design tasks for residential and commercial land development.

Responsibilities include preparing plans, evaluating design alternatives, and producing drawings with AutoCAD Civil 3D, while gaining exposure to reports, field work, and coordination across teams.