Intern - Civil Engineering

Zachry Group
Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026
Hardware / Engineering

About the role

Civil Engineering Summer Intern

Zachry’s Summer Engineering Internship Program gives university students hands‑on exposure to engineering in an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) environment. Interns work directly with experienced engineers, designers, and project teams who develop solutions for complex industrial facilities, including power generation, refining, chemicals, manufacturing, and major industrial infrastructure.

Interns will support active engineering and construction projects while gaining exposure to field operations, design coordination, and project execution workflows. This program is designed to help students explore their discipline in a real project environment and begin building their professional engineering identity.

At Zachry Group, our civil and structural engineers are foundational to every major project—designing the infrastructure, foundations, and structural systems that ensure industrial facilities are safe, resilient, and built to last.

What You’ll Do

  • Support design of foundations, structural steel, and reinforced concrete

systems

  • Assist in developing site development deliverables including grading,

drainage, and roadway plans

  • Conduct basic structural and civil calculations under the supervision of

licensed engineers

  • Check structural steel and concrete shop drawings
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support detailed design efforts
  • Perform field walkdowns to understand constructability, site constraints, and

as‑built conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support design of foundations, structural steel, and reinforced concrete

systems

  • Assist in developing site development deliverables including grading,

drainage, and roadway plans

  • Conduct basic structural and civil calculations under the supervision of

licensed engineers

  • Check structural steel and concrete shop drawings
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support FEED and detailed design

efforts

  • Perform field walkdowns to understand constructability, site constraints, and

as‑built conditions

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale civil and structural design for

utility and industrial projects

  • Exposure to how civil engineering integrates with construction sequencing and

site operations

  • Mentorship from experienced civil and structural engineers involved in the

full project lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

  • Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Interest in leadership & personal development opportunities
  • Willingness to relocate for both internship and future full‑time

opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale civil and structural design for

utility and industrial projects

  • Exposure to how civil engineering integrates with construction sequencing and

site operations

  • Mentorship from experienced civil and structural engineers involved in the

full project lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

  • Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Interest in leadership & personal development opportunities
  • Willingness to relocate for both internship and future full‑time opportunities

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Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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