Civil Engineering Intern
PEA Group
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- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Job type
- Internship
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 4 days ago
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About the company
PEA Group
Civil engineering · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Supports surveying and geotechnical work, including fieldwork, computations, equipment setup, and testing.
- Assists technical staff with project research and calculations, construction inspections, submittals, and coordination with the design team.
What you need
- High School Diploma required.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program, preferably Civil Engineering.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
- Understanding of basic civil engineering principles, theories and methods.
- Experience using AutoCAD preferred but not required.
- Working knowledge of typical computer software programs (Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Self-motivated and responsible.
- Team player with excellent written and oral communication skills is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
- Ability to learn to prepare, understand and interpret engineering site plans, specifications and other related documents.
- Proficient with the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design calculation documents.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
AutoCADSurveyingGeotechnical testingConstruction materials testingCivil engineering principlesMicrosoft OfficeWritten and oral communicationSpreadsheetsEngineering softwareValid driver's license
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Civil Engineering Intern
Job Locations
US-MI-Auburn Hills
ID
2026-1694
Category
Civil Engineering
Type
Intern
Overview
The Engineering Intern will spend time working within different departments to gain an understanding of the inner workings of PEA Group and its service offerings. Time as an intern will be split between office and field tasks including surveying, geotechnical engineering and AutoCAD orientation and potentially design tasks if proven to be proficient.
Responsibilities
Supports Survey department activities by performing computations, field work, and setup of equipment.
Supports Geotech department by performing geotechnical testing and construction materials testing tasks.
Training in AutoCAD and PEA Group standards.
Assists technical staff with various tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data and performing calculations for projects.
Performs construction assistance related tasks including visiting job sites, inspections, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
Adheres to safety protocols and procedures outlined by PEA Group.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications
High School Diploma required.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program, preferably Civil Engineering.
Must possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of basic civil engineering principles, theories and methods.
Experience using AutoCAD preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of typical computer software programs (Microsoft Office, etc.)
Competencies and Personal Attributes
Self-motivated and responsible.
Team player with excellent written and oral communication skills is preferred.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
Ability to learn to prepare, understand and interpret engineering site plans, specifications and other related documents.
Proficient with the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design calculation documents.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein 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. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the survey, inspection and testing at various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
Availability
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and overtime as required.
Travel
Travel will be required to respective job sites and is primarily local during the business day. Occasionally, travel may be required to job sites in other states and would require overnight stay.
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DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
PEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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