2027 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering

Description Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm offering civil site, structural, land surveying, and GIS services. Since its founding in 1996, our team has grown to over 150 team members with six locations. We operate in three states serving our six service lines - Infrastructure + Analytics, Site, Structures, Survey, Transportation, and Water Resources. We have office locations in Missouri – Prestonsburg. Missouri – St. Louis and Jefferson City, Illinois – Collinsville and Effingham and Kentucky – Louisville and Prestonsburg. We are looking for a Civil Engineering Intern to support our CDI mission in Building Stronger Communities through one of our engineering services of Site, Transportation, Structures and Water Resources. This internship would support our service lines by contributing to projects and engaging with the team and supporting our mission of developing a better tomorrow. Be a part of the CDI Mission The ideal candidate brings both educational expertise and a people-first mindset—committed to collaboration and making a meaningful difference. CDI values a people-first culture and encourages team members to collaborate with each other and services. Intern Program At CDI, we believe internships should be meaningful, engaging, and career-building. With more than 15 interns across six locations, we continuously invest in improving our program year after year. Interns benefit from 3.5 dedicated days of development opportunities, featuring networking events, industry panels, and career-focused discussions. In fact, prior interns surveyed said they would recommend a CDI internship to their friends. Job Duties Under supervision, the intern will assist in surveying and engineering to support a variety of design projects. Required Skills Must be a full or part time student seeking a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Knowledge of Civil Engineering fundamentals, surveying, drafting, and general civil engineering design/construction practices. Ability to assist in the field or on job sites. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in a team environment. Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new concepts. Desired Skills Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation. Ability to provide 30 to 40 hours per week. Why Join CDI? Shared Ownership: As an ESOP, we offer our full-time team Members a direct stake in CDI’s success, empowering them to take initiative and contribute meaningfully. Work with Purpose: You'll engage in meaningful projects aligned with your passions and career goals, ensuring your work has a lasting impact. Collaboration and Celebration: We host frequent company-wide events, giving you the chance to connect and have fun with Team Members across our offices. People-First Culture: We prioritize your growth, well-being, and success, ensuring you have the support and opportunities to thrive both professionally and personally. Our Culture And Beyond CDI’s culture remains foundational to our success as an organization. We believe mutual trust and respect comes first to ensure Team Members feel valued, heard and supported. We strive to unlock a Team Members' full potential through continuous learning and growth, where you are empowered to embrace new challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment. Beyond the office, we’re committed to living out our mission of Building Stronger Communities. We offer volunteer time off to encourage team members to give back and make a lasting impact in the community. Check out more about who we are here: The anticipated base hourly range for this position is $22-24/hr. Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Civil Design, Inc.