About the role#
Kimley-Horn is hiring engineering students for an internship in our Durham, North Carolina office. This is a full-time, on-site position. You will work on pre-construction design, planning, and permitting for a variety of projects.
What you'll do#
- Use technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-check deliverables for clients.
- Contribute to design, planning, and analysis for projects of varying size and scope.
- Solve problems and assist project managers with daily tasks.
- Work with different disciplines to help realize client goals for the built environment.
- Learn federal, state, and local regulations alongside company procedures and standards.
- Gain experience with discipline-specific software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro, or GIS.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited bachelor or master degree program.
- Majors accepted include Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- This position is on-site and full-time.
- The internship term is rolling.
About Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is a planning and design consulting firm founded in 1967. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company employs over 10,000 staff members across more than 160 offices in North America. It provides services in fields including land development, transportation, water resources, and environmental services. The firm operates as a privately held organization.
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