Job Location
Virginia
Date Posted

Civil Engineering Internship

Explore the world of civil engineering and site development with an internship at VIKA Virginia, LLC. Gain hands-on experience at a land development firm and contribute to the design and construction of unique and transformative projects. Join us for a comprehensive learning journey.

VIKA Virginia, LLC is a full-service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for our wide range of clients. We offer comprehensive Civil Engineering design services along with Planning, Entitlement, Surveying, Geomatics, and Landscape Architecture in the Northern Virginia area.

We are seeking an engineering intern who is driven and looking for technical growth and advancement in adynamic workplace. The successful candidate will work on various projects and will be part of a multi-disciplined design team that includes civil engineers, planners, landscape architects, and CADD designers, all under the supervision of an experienced professional engineer.  With this internship there will be opportunities to work with our transportation, planning, and landscape departments as well as get some field work experience with our survey team. The successful candidate will work closely with a project engineer assisting/mentoring you in the performance of tasks associated with the preparation of various plan submissions, but are not limited to:

 

  • Project, client and agency meetings
  • Roadway design
  • Sediment and erosion control design
  • Stormwater management design
  • Site grading and layout design
  • Storm drainage, water & sewer design
  • Site planning
  • Site inspections & site visits
  • Drainage area map preparation
  • Channel or pipe flow computations
  • Runoff computations
  • Storm computation routing
  • Vertical curve design
  • Sight distance analysis
  • Earthwork analysis
  • Cost estimating

What We're Looking For

  • Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to participate
  • Basic knowledge and interest in learning AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • A personal commitment to excellence

What You Can Expect While You're Part of Our Team

  • A mentor to help guide and support your efforts
  • Collaboration with staff at all levels, and opportunities to help different teams
  • Hands-on experience with real projects
  • Insight into the day-to-day operations of a professional engineering practice

Educational Requirements

  • Current enrollment in an Engineering program (BSCE or MSCE)

 

Benefits

VIKA provides a supportive learning environment where interns gain valuable professional experience. This internship offers competitive compensation and the potential for future employment opportunities for outstanding candidates.

 

Salary commensurate with experience. Our recruitment program brings new leaders into the company, while our professional development commitment encourages them to grow with us. VIKA Virginia, LLC provides a team-oriented environment, where staff members benefit from a comprehensive learning environment and many opportunities for advancement.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to vaemployment@vika.com with the title of the position as the subject line.

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, color, gender, age, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Washington, DC
Maryland
Virginia
Florida