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Civil Engineering Intern | Aberdeen, SD
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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$98,020 / year median in South Dakota
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.
Glance Location:
Aberdeen, SD Discipline:
Civil Markets:
Transportation;Public Works Ownership:
100% employee-owned (ESOP)Work Schedule:
full-time in office, 10-12 week summer programProgram Length:
10-12 week summer programSponsorship:
Not available What You'll Do- Assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, preparing permit applications, site drainage and grading designs, and learning the Civil Engineering trade
- Assist with design portions of a project related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
- Support project work within the project's monetary budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations
- Assist with researching resources for commercially available equipment
- Assist with good client relations, project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files
- Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment suppliers
- Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client promptly while monitoring project design progress
- Assist with review of all project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
- Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
- Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement What You'll Bring Required Education
- Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required Required Skills/Abilities
- May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and Building Information Model
- Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups Preferred
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred About the Team
- Strong South Dakota public-works and transportation team across Sioux Falls, Pierre, Aberdeen, Watertown, and Huron
- SDDOT construction administration, county bridge inspections, and on-call municipal engineering
- Microsurfacing design, lift station and forcemain work, survey, and hydraulics
- Frequent bridge, highway, and survey work driven by county and city clients
- Recent work includes SDDOT Sioux Falls Construction Administration, Transportation; Aberdeen Bridge Inspections, Transportation; and Groton Lift Station & Forcemain, Water/Wastewater. Why IMEG We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
- A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
- A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
IDEA Program:
a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology- Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
- Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations Bring Your Career to IMEG Apply today and build hands-on experience supporting meaningful projects, strong teams, and positive outcomes for people and communities.