Civil Engineer Intern - Transportation Focus

Summary

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is a full-service transportation design and consulting firm specializing in civil engineering disciplines including transportation, structural, aviation, water resources, survey, geotechnical, and construction engineering and inspection. The Civil Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting civil design, construction inspection, field investigations, surveying, planning, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of engineering design documents, plans, specifications, and technical reports across transportation, aviation, water resources, and structural disciplines
• Perform calculations, cost estimates, and analyses to support roadway, drainage, and bridge design efforts
• Support field inspections and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services under the guidance of licensed engineers and senior inspectors
• Participate in survey operations using GPS, LiDAR, and mobile mapping tools to support design, environmental, and construction projects
• Collaborate on aviation engineering tasks, including airport runway/taxiway design, grading, and FAA documentation
• Engage in geotechnical field sampling and laboratory testing for soil, aggregate, and concrete, learning to evaluate foundation and pavement support conditions
• Utilize software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads to produce drawings and 3D models
• Attend team meetings, contribute to project coordination, and participate in multi-disciplinary collaboration with design, CEI, survey, and geotechnical teams

Skills

• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
• Interest in one or more of ICE's core disciplines: transportation, traffic, water resources, structures, environmental, CEI, survey, aviation, or geotechnical
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D or OpenRoads is a plus
• Valid U.S. driver's license and safe driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• For positions involving field work, completion of OSHA 10 certification is required as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Actively pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
• Interest in one or more of ICE's core disciplines: transportation, traffic, water resources, structures, environmental, CEI, survey, aviation, or geotechnical
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D or OpenRoads is a plus
• Valid U.S. driver's license and safe driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• For positions involving field work, completion of OSHA 10 certification is required as a condition of employment

Benefits

• ICE will provide OSHA 10 training and cover associated costs for new hires without current certification.
• Interns are paired with experienced mentors aligned with their area(s) of interest.
• Mentors provide guidance, feedback, and goal-setting support.
• Mentors offer insight into career development and discipline-specific knowledge.
• Mentors introduce interns to the firm’s tools, processes, and technical standards.
• Interns can participate in learning sessions and site visits.
• Networking and mentoring relationships that support future career goals
• Pathways to full-time employment post-graduation
• Exposure to high-impact infrastructure projects across the Southeast and beyond