Undergraduate internships
Experiences and benefits
Civil & Environmental Engineering internships afford students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an industry setting, while providing work experience that is important to both the engineer and future employers. Engineering internship jobs are paid positions in actual engineering roles. Internships experiences can take on many forms, depending on the employer. Benefits of an engineering internship job include:
- Gaining valuable practical skills and work experience that will give you an edge when applying for jobs
- Developing unique skills that can only be obtained through work experience
- Exploring different areas of expertise to help with future career path decisions
- Internships often lead to future full-time employment
Obtain an engineering internship job
Browse current internship opportunities; complete the form and upload your resume. Your information will be forwarded to the prospective employers who then will contact you. If you have questions or need more information, please email Dr. Adam Hand.
Current internship opportunities
Several public and private entities in Nevada seek Civil & Environmental Engineering interns. Review the following opportunities and fill out the internship application form to apply.
Company name: Gilbane Building Company
Position title: Construction Intern
Position location: Reno, NV
Position description:
The Construction Intern is responsible for assisting Project Staff on a construction management project or in the district office.
Responsibilities
Interns learn Gilbane’s construction methods and practices through work assignments on a job site team, assisting project engineering, accounting and superintending staff with daily duties.
- Manage project document flow
- Take progress photos of jobsite
- Review and approve submittals
- Submit RFIs
- Handle change management process
- Participate in business unit office activities including orientation program, training sessions and peer group meetings
- Desired majors: Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering
Minimum qualifications:
Experience/Education
- Currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management or similar program
- Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred qualifications: N/A
Hours per week: Full time
Salary, wage and /or benefit information: $17.60- $24.20 per hour
Additional information: https://www.gilbaneco.com
Application deadline: April 12, 2024
Company name: Gradex Construction
Serving Reno, Carson City, and the surrounding area, Gradex is a local company built on our employees who have worked hard to deliver high quality products on time since 1995. We are a building partner looking to work with the area’s best owners and contractors. We’ve focused our primary projects on commercial and industrial site preparation, including excavation, grading, underground utilities and asphalt paving. A significant portion of our contract work is in the public works sector, with a long history of partnerships with various public agencies and departments. Gradex also takes on smaller projects.
Position title: Summer Intern
Position location: Reno, NV
Position description: Gradex is hiring for summer internships. We want to make sure our interns get the most out of their experience. The internship will run over the summer and will be full time. Your internship will include a rotation of field work and office work to give you a good taste of working in construction.
Work in the field: You will be on a construction crew, working in the field to do earthwork, utilities, paving, etc. This will be roughly 1 month of the internship.
Work in the office: You will work in the office with the Project Manager and Estimator assisting with various duties, including takeoffs, estimating, submittals, RFI’s, and other office work. This will be roughly 1 month.
The remaining month will depend on the workload and interests of the intern.
Desired majors: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Minimum qualifications:
- Must know OSHA laws in regards to excavation and trenching safety (OSHA 10 required, will be provided on the job)
- Must have good verbal communication skills to give and receive orders in the field
- Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds, repeatedly during the day
- Must be able to work continuously in a physical environment during the day outdoors
- Must be able to work together in a team to achieve the day’s work safely and correctly
- Must be able to perform daily equipment inspections and notify project foreman of any equipment issues or maintenance items before equipment damages occur
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in grading, earthmoving, and setting grades is a plus
- Experience in asphalt paving is a plus
- Experience in utility work is a plus
- Experience in operating skid steers, mini ex’s, loaders, rollers is a plus
- Hours per week: 40 hours, full-time
Salary, wage and /or benefit information: $20
Additional information: Feel free to visit the website (https://gradexconstruction.com/) or reach out directly for more information. We have current UNR students that have done our internship that can attest to how the company does things. Reach out to Dave Maynard with any additional questions via email: dmaynard@gradexconstruction.com
Application deadline: June 1, 2024
Company name: Lumos & Associates
Position title: Engineering Technician I (Internship)
Position location: Carson City, NV
Position description: Are you passionate and committed to improving the community in which you live and work? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with work that matters, while developing your skills, and building your professional network? Then look no further, jumpstart your career today with an internship with Lumos & Associates.
Lumos & Associates is looking for an individual to join our Carson City office in the role of Engineering Technician I/Intern. The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational skills, is inquisitive and embraces a growth mindset, adaptable and resilient to change, tenacious and determined, and most importantly coachable.
The Internship program is designed for full-time students enrolled in a four-year college program (with at least upper sophomore status) majoring in one of the following engineering disciplines: Civil, Structural, Environmental, Geological, or Construction Engineering. The 10 -12 week program (runs mid-May through mid-August 2024), full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity within our Engineering Division where interns will gain hands-on experience learning a variety of engineering tasks to include production drawings, reports, and calculations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn to use AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcPRO GIS software.
- Assist with site analysis reports, engineer's opinion of probable costs, utility computations, and civil design.
- Learn about the permitting process.
- Participate in project status meetings.
- Participate in field visits and construction site visits.
- Coordinate with outside utility companies and municipalities to gather information necessary for design.
- Desired majors: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Minimum qualifications:
- Third- or fourth-year student enrolled in a Bachelor and/or Master degree Program in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Ability to work hours necessary to complete work within required time frames with regard to deadlines.
- Computer-proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook). Familiarity with CAD and GIS is preferred, but not required.
- Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.
Preferred qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn technical knowledge quickly
- Self-motivated
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management
Hours per week: Full-time (FT)
Salary, wage and /or benefit information: Salary Range: $22.00/hr. - $25.00/hr.
Additional information:
Please submit updated resume. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to careers@lumosinc.com.
Company name: Lumos & Associates
Position title: Engineering Technician I (Internship)
Position location: Fallon, NV
Position description: Are you passionate and committed to improving the community in which you live and work? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with work that matters, while developing your skills, and building your professional network? Then look no further, jumpstart your career today with an internship with Lumos & Associates.
Lumos & Associates is looking for an individual to join our newly designed and built Fallon office in the role of Engineering Technician I/Intern. The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational skills, is inquisitive and embraces a growth mindset, adaptable and resilient to change, tenacious and determined, and most importantly coachable.
The Internship program is designed for full-time students enrolled in a four-year college program (with at least upper sophomore status) majoring in one of the following engineering disciplines: Civil, Structural, Environmental, Geological, or Construction Engineering. The 10 -12 week program (runs mid-May through mid-August 2024), full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity within our Engineering Division where interns will gain hands-on experience learning a variety of engineering tasks to include production drawings, reports, and calculations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn to use AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcPRO GIS software.
- Assist with site analysis reports, engineer's opinion of probable costs, utility computations, and civil design.
- Learn about the permitting process.
- Participate in project status meetings.
- Participate in field visits and construction site visits.
- Coordinate with outside utility companies and municipalities to gather information necessary for design.
- Desired majors: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Minimum qualifications:
- Third- or fourth-year student enrolled in a Bachelor and/or Master degree Program in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Ability to work hours necessary to complete work within required time frames with regard to deadlines.
- Computer-proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook). Familiarity with CAD and GIS is preferred, but not required.
- Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.
Preferred qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn technical knowledge quickly
- Self-motivated
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management
Hours per week: Full-time (FT)
Salary, wage and /or benefit information: Salary Range: $22.00/hr. - $25.00/hr.
Additional information:
Please submit updated resume. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to careers@lumosinc.com.
Options for research projects
Students may also be interested in research opportunities in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. Those interested should visit the Undergraduate Research Opportunities page.