About the role#
Kimley-Horn is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern for our Arlington, Virginia office. This is a full-time, on-site position. You will work with project managers and teams to support engineering design and planning projects.
What you'll do#
- Use technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-check project deliverables.
- Assist with pre-construction design, planning, and permitting tasks.
- Solve engineering problems and collaborate with different disciplines to meet client goals.
- Learn project standards, client practices, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Gain experience with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro, or GIS.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Eligible majors include Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering, as well as Engineering Technology.
- Ability to work with technical software programs.
- Understanding of engineering regulations and project delivery processes.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- This position is on-site.
- Compensation: $31 to $32 per hour.
- 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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