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Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Civil/Site Engineering Intern to join our team in the McLean, VA office for Summer 2026!

Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 80+ offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, architecture, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

+ Read and review project drawings and plans

+ Confer with engineers about preparing plans.

+ Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software under the charge of Engineers.

+ Evaluate pre-construction field conditions.

+ Observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design.

+ Prepare reports and document project activities and data.

+ Prepare analyses from collected data.

+ Set up and help maintain project files and records.

+ Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications

+ Currently attending a college or university in the United States and pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related degree.

+ Hydrology type work or coursework and Hydraulics coursework.

+ AutoCAD experience preferred.

+ Civil 3D experience preferred.

+ HydroCAD experience a plus.

+ Site/Civil interest specifically Land Development.

+ Students with some prior internship experience are preferred, but any candidates who apply will be reviewed and considered for different roles.

+ Junior or senior standing (going into Junior or Senior year).

+ Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.