Engineer Intern I

Who We Are

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is a growing civil engineering firm serving federal, state, local, and private clients. Our work includes transportation, water and wastewater, site planning and development, land surveying, construction management, planning, and program management. Our culture is built around communication, integrity, service, growth, and investing in our people through meaningful work and professional development.

With CGE, you are part of a team. We provide opportunities for accelerated personal and professional growth while delivering practical engineering solutions for our clients and communities.

Overview

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is seeking a motivated Engineer Intern I ready to build a strong foundation in civil engineering through hands-on design and project delivery. Opportunities are available in transportation, water/wastewater, and site planning and development. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers on real-world infrastructure and development projects, contributing to design from early concepts through final plans and construction support. You will perform meaningful technical work, participate in site visits, coordinate with project teams, and take on increasing responsibility as your skills grow. This position offers a strong opportunity to develop your design capabilities, understand the full project lifecycle, and build toward greater project responsibility and professional licensure at CGE.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with conceptual and final engineering design and preparation of construction plans.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze technical design data using applicable codes, standards, and design software.
• Conduct site visits and gather project and field information.
• Develop design sketches and project elements for review by a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Address review comments from clients, agencies, and other reviewing parties.
• Prepare quantity calculations, construction cost estimates, technical specifications, bid items, and project documentation.
• Prepare documents required by regulatory and funding agencies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, subconsultants, and other members of the project team.
• Review work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support preparation of drawings, plats, maps, easements, cross sections, and other engineering exhibits.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays and an additional paid birthday holiday.
• Company-sponsored events and outings.
• Professional development and opportunities for increasing technical and project responsibility.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university by the position start date.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is strongly preferred. The FE may be completed before graduation.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification is required for classification as Engineer Intern I. Candidates who have passed the FE and are awaiting graduation, a final transcript, or completion of the EI certification process are encouraged to apply and may be classified as an Engineering Graduate until EI certification is received.
• One to three years of related engineering experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members.

(This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.)

CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.