Civil Engineer Exploratory Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: The Civil Engineering Rotational Intern will participate in a variety of assignments across multiple disciplines designed to provide broad exposure to the field. The intern will apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, develop professional skills, and explore different career paths within civil engineering. This program is designed for students who have not yet selected a specific focus area within engineering and are interested in exploring multiple paths.

The hourly rate associated with this position is $22.00 - $27.00, which is based on education level. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead engineers and/or project managers with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support

• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases

• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials

• Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings

• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed

• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices

• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members

• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required SkillsRequired Experience

• Full time student, currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program and has not declared a focus

Qualifications Preferred

• Rising junior by Summer 2027

• Coursework in a related field

• Previous internship or relevant work experience

• Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Caregiver Leave Program

• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Career Development Programs

• And more…

• Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.