2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Site Design

2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Site Design

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity available for an undergraduate Civil Engineering student who has a strong interest in site design or land development.

As a member of our Facilities Engineering team, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians to prepare detailed drawings for site planning, roads, utilities, parking lots, grading and drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and flood control projects. While working on these projects, you will assist with calculations for project dimensions and elevations and computing / tabulating quantities, and you may occasionally assist with construction administration responsibilities by interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications.

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible/hybrid work arrangements.

*Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for housing assistance.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ask questions and engage in discussions with team members and other internal contacts.
• Ability to work outdoors, walk and climb over rough terrain while carrying up to 40 pounds, and travel as needed for construction administration and site inspections/visits, etc.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by May 30, 2026 and in possession of a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Previous coursework or project assignments related to site design and land development.
• Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
• Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
• Previous experience with construction administration or surveying responsibilities, including operation of instruments, recording and interpreting data, and staking.

$20 - $24 an hour. Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.