About the role#
Kimley-Horn is hiring engineering students for our Richmond, Virginia office. This is a full-time, on-site internship position with rolling start dates. You will work directly with project managers and teams to support civil engineering projects from design through permitting.
What you'll do#
- Use technical software to analyze data, create project deliverables, and perform quality control.
- Assist with pre-construction design, planning, and analysis for projects of varying sizes.
- Solve technical problems and work across different disciplines to meet client goals.
- Learn federal, state, and local regulations relevant to our work.
- Gain experience with company practices and client standards.
- Train on industry software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro, or GIS.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Eligible majors include Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering, as well as Engineering Technology.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.
- The role is on-site and requires full-time attendance.
- This is a paid internship.
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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