Civil Engineering Internship (Summer 2025)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Transportation Planning and Design

Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

This internship will be for summer 2025! This is a temporary (typically summer-only) position to provide engineering assistance to the Aviation, Transportation, and/or Civil Practice Areas.

Summary

Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on summer internship that offers real-world experience across our Aviation, Transportation, and Civil Practice Areas. This temporary position is a unique opportunity for college-level civil engineering students to apply classroom knowledge to active projects while gaining exposure to a dynamic consulting environment. As an intern, you'll assist experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful work, and build the technical and professional skills that will set you apart in the industry. If you're eager to learn, ready to be challenged, and excited to explore where your future in civil engineering could lead, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

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Assist survey crews.

Qualifications. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One to two years of college-level course work in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering. Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical analysis, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.

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