Civil service Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Engineering

Ardurra is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern  to join our team in Charlotte, NC, this summer.

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of civil engineering projects, from site development and stormwater design to transportation, utilities, and community infrastructure across the South Region.

This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the Civil engineering industry.

Primary Function :

Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will apply engineering fundamentals, develop technical skills, and contribute to meaningful work that helps shape thriving communities. This internship offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment where curiosity, initiative, and teamwork are valued.

Primary Duties :

Technical & Design Support

• Assist with the design and analysis of civil engineering projects, including roadways, drainage systems, utilities, and site development.
• Utilize CAD software and other engineering tools to create plan sheets, details, and figures.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates.
• Perform material quantity take-offs and contact vendors to gather budgetary pricing.
• Review engineering drawings within defined limits and assist with quality checks

Field & Data Collection

• Conduct field inspections, perform field tests, and collect project-related data.
• Process, analyze, and document data to support engineering design and decision-making.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, architects, contractors, and public agencies.
• Participate in project meetings and support problem-solving discussions.
• Assist with project documentation, permitting packages, and technical memoranda.
• Provide miscellaneous support tasks to assist project teams as needed.

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers
• Exposure to real client projects and deliverables
• Potential consideration for future entry-level opportunities (as applicable and available)

Education and Experience Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 0–1 years of relevant experience (prior internship or project experience preferred but not required).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or GIS applications is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are : valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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