Civil Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Civil Engineering Internship (Summer 2026) - Rapid City, SD

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
  
  

See What We See....Your Success!

Are you a Civil Engineer student looking to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact? Join our team as a Civil Engineering Intern and work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful water resources projects. As a Civil Engineer Intern you'll work on a variety of projects, all at different stages. Our Civil Engineering internship offers you a chance to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while learning from the best in the field. The Civil Engineering Internship provides the opportunity to develop skills in report preparation, design, construction, and client management, with an emphasis on personal/career development.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation and site reports on water and municipal related civil projects.
• Work alongside professional surveyors and engineers to assist with field data collection for designs or perform construction staking.
• Assist Project Engineers in the design and construction of civil-engineering related projects such as general site grading, paving, storm water system improvements, and other improvements to public or private infrastructure.
• Assist Project Engineers with the development and preparation of construction plans, exhibits, specifications, and cost estimates related to infrastructure construction
• Assist in the preparation of technical documents and reports.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of at least one semester towards a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to travel as required
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of at least 4 semesters towards a bachelor degree in Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineering or related field
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• Prior internship experience involving the design and/or construction of civil engineering related infrastructure
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
  
  

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer