Civil Engineering Design Summer 2026 Internship - Portland, ME

Gorrill Palmer is part of LJB Engineering, a national, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with six main business lines which include: Transportation, Municipal, Land Development, Water Resources, Buildings Structure Design and Safety/Fall Protection Design and Installation. Our diverse expertise, client base and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

We offer challenging and rewarding assignments for co-op students and summer interns. Students work with experienced engineers and are exposed to a variety of civil engineering challenges. They also get the opportunity to work on real world projects in a professional environment.

Pay: $18 an hour

Design Engineering Intern Essential Functions

• Work on job assignments related to area of engineering discipline focus
• Perform routine tasks under close supervision using well established standards, procedures and drawings
• Students will be exposed to design processes as well as various office and field procedures
  
  

Education

DESIGN ENGINEERING INTERN ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

• Must be a civil engineering major at an accredited university
• Must be entering their Junior or Senior year of college
  
  

Qualifications

• Some travel may be required
• U.S. citizenship required
  
  

Physical

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to various project sites
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas
  
  

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Key Words: Civil Engineering, Summer Internship, Internship, 2026, Land Development, Municipal, Transportation