Civil Engineering Intern (Hiring for May 2027) - Southern Michigan

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute To OHM Advisors

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals on impactful, real-world projects that help advance communities. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, build your technical skills, and gain exposure to a wide variety of tasks across engineering disciplines in a collaborative work environment designed to support your professional growth.

Internship opportunities are available across multiple disciplines, including transportation, municipal engineering, environmental and water resources, site design, field services (construction or survey), GIS and innovative technologies, CADD, architecture, planning and landscape architecture.

Your Responsibilities

• Support project teams in applying engineering and design principles and techniques.
• Assist with reviewing site plans for compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate in construction observation to ensure project specifications are met.
• Assist survey crews on-site and gain exposure to land surveying methods and field techniques.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, exhibits, and technical documentation.
• Gather and organize data from field visits or research to support project planning.
• Collaborate with project teams and attend internal meetings to gain exposure to real-world project workflows.

• Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s program in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, GIS, CADD/Design Technology, or a related technical field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; spreadsheet experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit, ArcGIS, or other relevant software is a plus.

Internship Experience

At OHM Advisors, interns are valued contributors to our mission of advancing communities. Throughout your internship, you’ll be part of a supportive and people-first culture where learning and collaboration are prioritized. From day one, you’ll work alongside professionals who are passionate about mentoring and helping you grow— both technically and professionally.

Our internship program offers opportunities to explore different disciplines, build lasting connections, and develop the confidence and skills to take the next step in your career.

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.