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Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Intern

Progressive Companies

The Role

Overview

Support civil design projects by drafting, analysis, and field work using CAD tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • permitting docs
  • field investigations
  • traffic data
  • drafting
  • system calculations
  • crash analysis

Tasks

-Prepare Construction Permitting documents. -Participate in field investigations and the process to diagnose problems. -Manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring overall project progress according to the project scope and available resources. -Assist Senior Engineers with transportation related analyses by performing traffic data collection tasks, including intersection turning movements counts, intersection inventories, speed studies, gap studies, delay studies, travel time studies, parking studies, and non-motorized studies. -Maintain a close relationship with your client throughout the project. -Provide drafting services and final engineering documents consistent with Progressive’s standards. -Assist in the preparation of calculations and analyses for storm water management systems, sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution, roadways, traffic studies, and traffic signal design. -May attend municipal meetings with senior team members. -Contribute to the project team to ensure they achieve project schedules and budgets. -Compile crash data at intersections and prepare collision diagrams. -Assist with field inspection services for conformance to plans and specifications and preparation of reports as a follow up. Assist in field data gathering for land surveying and traffic impact studies. -May consult with regulatory agencies when necessary.

Requirements

  • eac/abet
  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • hec ras
  • arcgis
  • microsoft office

What You Bring

-Enrollment in an EAC/ABET-accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering program -Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred. -Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving technical skills, and ability to communicate well as demonstrated through your competencies. -Ability to produce construction drawings and specifications. Basic knowledge of civil standards and regulations, and the ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents. -Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation required. Experience with HEC RAS and EPANET (water distribution) and ArcGIS software, including ArcMap preferred. -Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control processes and a strong attention to detail. -Desire to learn about civil engineering. Knowledge of the civil engineering and documentation process preferred. Knowledge of site plans, utility plans and profiles, road design, traffic signal plans, traffic studies, grading plans and right-of-way plans preferred.

The Company

About Progressive Companies

-Founded in 1983, Progressive Companies has become a leading provider of engineering and construction services. -They specialize in delivering large-scale, high-impact projects in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and transportation. -The company is known for its ability to handle complex projects that require precise engineering and construction expertise. -Over the years, Progressive has played a significant role in major residential, commercial, and industrial developments. -Their expertise spans across the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to construction and final commissioning. -Progressive's team is highly skilled, combining decades of experience with the latest technologies to deliver innovative solutions. -Their portfolio includes landmark projects in both public and private sectors, transforming communities and infrastructure. -Committed to safety and quality, Progressive delivers projects on time and within budget, making them a trusted partner for developers worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

Water Resources