Civil Engineer Internship

Morrison-Maierle
Bend, OR
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have coursework or project experience in civil engineering design or construction. This internship suits candidates seeking hands-on learning in a collaborative, employee-owned firm based in Bend, OR.

Best fit for

  • Students with academic focus on transportation, municipal infrastructure, or environmental engineering
    — “projects related to transportation, airports, industrial, municipal infrastructures, water, land development, environmental”
  • Individuals interested in gaining fieldwork and construction observation experience
    — “Provide support with construction observation and site inspections to understand how design work comes together”
  • Candidates who value mentorship and career growth in a small, collaborative firm
    — “working alongside top professionals who are invested in mentorship and long-term career growth”

Things to consider

  • The internship likely involves travel to construction sites in the region
    — “hands-on exposure to engineering teams, construction methods, contractors”
  • A valid driver's license is required due to fieldwork responsibilities
    — “Insurable driving record”

How to stand out

  • Highlight relevant coursework or projects involving transportation or municipal infrastructure
    — “projects related to transportation, airports, industrial, municipal infrastructures”
  • Emphasize any prior experience with CAD software or construction site visits
    — “hands-on exposure to engineering teams, construction methods”
  • Showcase willingness to learn and adapt to a collaborative work environment
    — “self-starter with a willingness to learn”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with safety standards and regulatory compliance procedures
    — “Learn safety standards, field protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Gained hands-on experience in civil engineering design and consulting
  • Supported project tasks alongside experienced professionals
Typical background
Civil EngineeringConstruction EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil Engineering DesignConstruction ObservationSite InspectionsSafety StandardsRegulatory Compliance

Preferred

CADStructural EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Morrison-Maierle via Greenhouse

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Civil Engineer Internship

Job Status: Nonexempt-hourly

Location: Bend, OR

Morrison‑Maierle has been a leading civil engineering design and consulting firm in Montana since 1945. This internship offers students the chance to be part of a legacy of building better communities—gaining real‑world experience while working alongside top professionals who are invested in mentorship and long‑term career growth.

BENEFITS

$21-$24/hr (depending on experience)

Opportunity to experience engineering design and field work

Hands-on experience with one of Montana’s top engineering firms.

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of “Best Places to Work.” Join our company for a rewarding internship experience and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

THE ROLE 

Turn your classroom knowledge into real‑world impact.

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that shape communities. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to planning, design, and construction activities—building practical skills, confidence, and a clearer vision for your future in civil engineering. Morrison-Maierle provides civil engineering design and consulting for projects related to transportation, airports, industrial, municipal infrastructures, water, land development, environmental, survey, planning, CAD, and buildings focused on structural, mechanical, electrical and information communication technology.

These responsibilities include:

Collaborate with design teams to support project tasks.

Provide support with construction observation and site inspections to understand how design work comes together.

Build knowledge of construction engineering and how it integrates with design and consulting practices.

Develop a solid understanding of civil engineering principles within a consulting engineering environment.

Gain hands-on exposure to engineering teams, construction methods, contractors, and contract administration processes.

Learn safety standards, field protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Strengthen communication skills through regular collaboration with engineers, project managers, and contractors.

YOUR STRENGTHS

Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Self-starter with a willingness to learn

Insurable driving record 

Apply today and gain hands‑on civil engineering experience that turns classroom learning into real‑world impact.WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests. 

Morrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

Source: Morrison-Maierle careers (Greenhouse)

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