Summer Civil Engineer Intern – Land Development

Mackay-; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MacKay & Somps is seeking a Civil Engineering student for the Summer 2026 Student Engineer role to support land development and public infrastructure projects across Northern California. You'll work closely with engineers, designers, and surveyors to gain hands-on experience from concept through construction.

Under the guidance of project engineers and CAD designers, you will prepare plans, assist with site grading, hydrology calculations, and quantity take-offs, while learning AutoCAD Civil 3D

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Completed or taking coursework in site design, hydrology, transportation, or stormwater systems.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D or interest to learn it.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, exhibits, and figures for land development and public infrastructure projects.
• Assist with grading, utility, stormwater, and street design.
• Support hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
• Perform quantity take-offs, basic cost estimating, and data entry.
• Learn to use design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XP-Storm

WaterCAD

Job description

MacKay & Somps is seeking a Civil Engineering student for the Summer 2026 Student Engineer role to support land development and public infrastructure projects across Northern California. You'll work closely with engineers, designers, and surveyors to gain hands-on experience from concept through construction.

Under the guidance of project engineers and CAD designers, you will prepare plans, assist with site grading, hydrology calculations, and quantity take-offs, while learning AutoCAD Civil 3D