Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description

Job Description

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group  

Here’s what you can expect as an intern:

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• PERKS – Intern Welcome Package with branded swag, team-building activities, networking opportunities, group sessions with industry leaders, wellness initiatives and volunteer activities and much more!
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.

What You’ll Do

As a Civil Engineering Intern on our Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) team, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams supporting EV charging infrastructure projects across commercial, retail, and fleet markets. Throughout the internship, you will:

• Assist with site development and civil design for EV charging infrastructure projects 
• Support grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater design efforts 
• Participate in site layout, permitting, and utility coordination activities 
• Conduct site visits and field observations to better understand existing site conditions 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, architectural, and structural engineers 
• Assist with preparing construction documents and engineering deliverables 
• Learn how civil engineering supports electric vehicle infrastructure projects from concept through construction

Software & Technical Skills You’ll Learn

Interns will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard mechanical engineering software and tools, including: 

• AutoCAD 
• Civil 3D 
• Bluebeam Revu 
• Microsoft Excel 
• GIS and mapping tools 
• Utility coordination and site design workflows

Qualifications

We're looking for driven students who are eager to grow their professional skills, contribute to real-life, meaningful projects, and be a part of a talented team. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role: 

• Currently enrolled as a junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field 
• Interested in land development or electric vehicle infrastructure projects 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player 
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Work Location

This is an onsite position based out of our Tampa, FL office. 

Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.

Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. 

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.