Undergraduate internships
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
Available internships are listed below.
In anticipation of additional internship opportunities, students may fill out the internship application form.
Company name: Kimley-Horn
Position title: Civil intern (7 openings)
Position location: Reno, NV
Position description: Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Reno, Nevada office! This is not a remote position. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Responsibilities:
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce and QC deliverables for our clients.
- Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
- Interns will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS
Minimum qualifications:
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (bachelors or master's) in one of the following majors:
- Civil and/or environmental engineering
- Mechanical, electrical, biological, biosystems, chemical or agricultural engineering
- Engineering technology
Additional information: Apply here on the Kimley Horn website
Application deadline: Until filled
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.