Summer Civil Engineering Intern — Hands-on Design & Field Work

JT Engineering, Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Engineering, Inc. seeks enthusiastic civil engineering students for a summer 2027 internship across four Wisconsin offices: Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire.

You’ll gain hands-on design and construction experience, collaborating with a team to improve infrastructure and communities. Interns participate in highway/bridge design tasks, CAD drafting, field observations, and design calculations, while learning from experienced engineers in a collaborative culture that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology (pursuing)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail – accuracy, thoroughness, organization, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to concentrate on complex problems for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle for travel between jobsites
• Ability to perform field work physically
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in highway and bridge design tasks, ensuring your work adds value to active infrastructure projects
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software to draft roadway layouts under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Perform basic design calculations and assist with engineering tasks that bring your academic learning to life
• Help prepare design reports and technical documents that clearly communicate project details and support team coordination
• Participate in construction site visits, assist with inspections, record measurements, and complete daily reports that reflect site progress
• Assist in checking field data and calculations using standard engineering practices, helping maintain project integrity
• Strengthen your understanding of highway plans and specifications by working directly with project materials and team guidance
• Assist with CAD drafting or cost estimating tasks to support the team and gain exposure to different parts of the project lifecycle

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

JT Engineering, Inc. seeks enthusiastic civil engineering students for a summer 2027 internship across four Wisconsin offices: Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire.

You’ll gain hands-on design and construction experience, collaborating with a team to improve infrastructure and communities. Interns participate in highway/bridge design tasks, CAD drafting, field observations, and design calculations, while learning from experienced engineers in a collaborative culture that values