Civil Design Intern

Thomas & Hutton
Jacksonville, FL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with academic focus on land development and AutoCAD skills will find this part-time internship in Jacksonville, Florida, offers hands-on experience and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

Best fit for

  • Students pursuing civil engineering with interest in land development and site design
    — “Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field”
  • Individuals seeking mentorship and industry software exposure in a team-oriented setting
    — “Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers”
  • Candidates comfortable with on-site work and project coordination in a fast-paced environment
    — “Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence required Monday–Thursday, with limited flexibility for academic needs
    — “On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.”
  • No sponsorship available, which may limit eligibility for non-US citizens
    — “Sponsorship is not available for this position.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight hands-on experience with real-world land-development projects in your resume
    — “hands-on experience supporting real-world land-development projects”
  • Showcase your communication skills through examples of project documentation or team collaboration
    — “Clear written and verbal communication skills”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • assist in the preparation of site-development plans
  • support design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts
Typical background
civil engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringAutocadProject ManagementCommunication

Preferred

Civil 3DSite Development

Stack & domain

AutocadAutocad Civil 3DCommunicationAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam-orientedCivil EngineeringLand DevelopmentSite Design

About the role

Original posting from Thomas & Hutton via Lever

Kick-start your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this internship is for you.

What You'll Do::

Assist in the preparation of site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects

Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings

Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks

Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D

Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals

What You Bring::

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Interest in land development and site design projects

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting

Why Thomas & Hutton?:

Competitive hourly pay

Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance

Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects

Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers

Exposure to industry-leading tools, technology, and software

Opportunity to build skills and prepare for a full-time engineering career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

(Schedule may be flexible based on academic commitments.)

How to apply:

Ready to gain real-world experience and start building your engineering career? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of “Building Relationships and Solutions for Success” shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Source: Thomas & Hutton careers (Lever)

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