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: Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)
Position title: Public service intern I and public service intern II
Position location: Reno; Carson City; Las Vegas; Elko; Ely; Winnemucca; Tonopah
Position description: NDOT interns gain real-world experience working with professional engineers and engineering technicians learning how to plan, design, build and maintain the state's highway and transportation systems. A great way to earn some money and gain valuable engineering experience that will last forever.
Desired majors: Civil engineering, environmental engineering
Minimum qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be a graduate or undergraduate student in civil or traffic engineering, construction management or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as well as critical thinking skills and an interest in engineering.
Preferred qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Enrollment and successful performance in a bachelor's or graduate-level engineering program at an accredited college or university
- Driver's license to operate a fleet motor vehicle to field sites and other office locations
Hours per week:
- Full time (40 hours/week) during the summer (mid-May through mid-August)
- May lead to part-time work after full-time summer employment
Salary, wage and /or benefit information:
- Public service intern I - $19.94 per hour (undergraduate student)
- Public service intern II - $21.64 per hour (graduate student)
Additional information: To apply send current resume and transcript to Heather Hardcastle at: hhardcastle@dot.nv.gov
Application deadline: May 12, 2023
Company name: Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD)
Position title: Public service intern, Engineering and Utilities divisions
Position location: Reno
Position description: The Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) currently is recruiting to fill one public service intern vacancy within the Engineering and Utilities divisions. This job is an excellent opportunity to have hands-on experience in the civil engineering water sector. The job will focus on helping with the engineering, analysis and fieldwork to operate and maintain the reclaim water system, sewer collections systems and wastewater treatment facilities throughout Washoe County.
Desired major: Civil engineering
Minimum qualifications:
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree is required.
- Course work, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the position's responsibilities.
- A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment.
Ideal candidate:
- Majoring in an engineering- or science-related field
- Works well in a team and has excellent communication and collaborative skills
- Has exceptional organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products; the ability to learn to use other computer programs and technical equipment may be necessary
- Has the ability to collect, organize and analyze data and information
- Self-starter and can manage their time effectively
- Can work in an office, construction or field environment safely
Hours per week:
- 20 to 40 hours per week during the summer
- 10 to 20 hours during the school year
Salary, wage and /or benefit information: $15-$18 per hour
Conditions of employment:
- Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. The $36.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and be deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
- This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
- Intermittent hourly employees are exempt employees. "Intermittent hourly employee" means a person who is not employed on a fixed schedule and works on an "on-call" basis. Please be advised that upon appointment an intermittent hourly employee cannot work a regularly scheduled work schedule and must work less than 1,040 hours in any fiscal year.
Additional information: Interested students should e-mail a short cover letter and one (1) page resume to Dylan Menes at dmenes@washoecounty.gov.
Application deadline: N/A
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.