Civil Engineer Internship

Job Title

Civil Engineer Internship

Location

Oklahoma City, OK 73116 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Internship

Career Level

Student

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Job Description

Who We Are

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is a growing civil engineering firm serving federal, state, local, and private clients. Our work includes transportation, water and wastewater, site development, land surveying, construction management, planning, and program management. Our culture is built around communication, integrity, service, growth, and investing in our people through meaningful work and professional development. 

With CGE, you are part of a team. We provide opportunities to grow personally and professionally while contributing to projects that improve the communities we serve.

Overview

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) seeks motivated Engineering Interns to participate in a hands-on, rotational internship program while completing an engineering degree. Interns gain real-life experience on active civil engineering projects while working alongside professional engineers, project managers, surveyors, construction professionals, and other technical staff in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. The summer internship is structured as a 12-week rotation that provides exposure to multiple civil engineering disciplines and includes office assignments, site visits, field experience, organizational activities, and company activities.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in a 12-week rotational internship gaining experience across civil engineering disciplines, including Transportation, Water and Wastewater, Drainage, Site Development, Construction Management, and exposure to Land Survey.
• Contribute to real-life design assignments for municipal infrastructure, transportation, and site development projects.
• Assist project teams with the development of conceptual, preliminary, and final design elements under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Prepare and modify engineering drawings, plan sheets, profiles, details, and other design deliverables using Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads where applicable.
• Support engineering calculations and technical analysis for project design, including roadway, utility, grading, drainage, and other civil infrastructure elements depending on the rotation.
• Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and other project documents that support design and construction.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations to understand existing conditions, constructability, and how engineering designs are implemented in the field.
• Participate in project team meetings, coordination, and organizational activities that provide exposure to how engineering projects and teams are managed.
• Participate in company activities, events, and outings and build relationships with employees across CGE.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays and an additional paid birthday holiday.
• Company-sponsored events and outings.
• Professional development and opportunities for increasing technical and project responsibility.

Job Requirements

Who We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, or related Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university.
• Interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic familiarity with CAD or engineering software is beneficial; Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads experience is a plus.

(This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.)

CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.