Summer 2027 Intern
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Spiars Engineering Inc
Fort Worth, TX, US
Summary
Interns will assist with civil engineering design and plan preparation for residential and commercial projects using Civil 3D. They will rotate through multiple departments to gain exposure to the full project life cycle, including planning, grading, drainage, and utility systems.
Job Description
We are looking for motivated Civil Engineering students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in land and/or site development engineering.
Our summer internship program is designed to give interns exposure to the full life cycle of a land development project, from initial planning and site evaluation through design, permitting, and construction. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, develop practical engineering and Civil 3D design skills, and gain a broader understanding of how civil land development projects come together.
Throughout the summer, interns will rotate through multiple departments and work alongside engineers, designers, project managers, and other team members. This provides exposure to the different disciplines involved in land development while allowing interns to build relationships throughout the company.
Our goal is for you to leave the internship with stronger technical skills, a better understanding of the civil engineering profession, and meaningful experience that prepares you for your future career. We want you to learn, ask questions, take on real responsibilities, and develop your engineering skills in a fun, collaborative, and encouraging environment.
What You’ll Experience
- Work on active residential and commercial land development projects
- Assist with civil engineering design and plan preparation using Civil 3D
- Gain exposure to multiple phases of the project life cycle
- Learn how grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and other land development systems work together
- Work alongside experienced engineers, EITs, CAD designers, and project managers
- Rotate through related departments to gain a broader understanding of civil engineering
- Participate in project discussions, coordination, and problem-solving
- Receive guidance, feedback, and mentorship from experienced team members
Educational Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering
- Interest in land development and civil engineering design
- Previous Civil 3D or AutoCAD experience is helpful but not required
Character Traits
Eager to Learn & Adapt – You are curious, open to feedback, and motivated to continually develop your engineering knowledge and technical skills.
Servant-Minded – You are willing to help wherever needed and understand that strong teams are built by people who support and serve one another.
Determined & Resourceful – You enjoy solving problems and are willing to ask questions, research solutions, and work through challenges until you find a path forward.
Organized – You can manage assignments, details, and priorities while keeping track of deadlines and expectations.
Collaborative – You enjoy working with others, contributing to a team, and learning from people with different skills and experience levels.
Authentic & Trustworthy – You demonstrate integrity, honesty, compassion, diligence, and respect in the way you work with others.
Energetic & Enthusiastic – You bring a positive attitude, take initiative, and approach new opportunities with enthusiasm.
Responsible – You take ownership of your assignments, communicate when you have questions or need help, and work to complete tasks accurately and on time.
Spiars Engineering prides itself on building strong business relationships that are maintained with honesty, integrity, trust, respect, work ethic, unselfish attitudes, a quality product, practical solutions, responsiveness and good communication.
We take an honest and ethical approach to serving our clients, coordinating with municipalities and communicating with contractors and other consultants.
Our In house and professional services include comprehensive civil engineering and surveying for Single Family, Multi Family, Municipal and Commercial developments.
Our team is committed to consistently delivering exceptional service to our clients by providing the highest quality, cost effective design, we help our clients be successful.
Founded
2000
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Plano, Texas
Spiars Engineering prides itself on building strong business relationships that are maintained with honesty, integrity, trust, respect, work ethic, unselfish attitudes, a quality product, practical solutions, responsiveness and good communication.
We take an honest and ethical approach to serving our clients, coordinating with municipalities and communicating with contractors and other consultants.
Our In house and professional services include comprehensive civil engineering and surveying for Single Family, Multi Family, Municipal and Commercial developments.
Our team is committed to consistently delivering exceptional service to our clients by providing the highest quality, cost effective design, we help our clients be successful.
Founded
2000
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Plano, Texas