CDM Smith

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Civil Engineering Intern (May 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • California

Location

California

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 24 - 42 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 26 Jan 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Join CDM Smith as a Civil Engineering intern supporting water services projects with design, research, and data analysis in Carlsbad.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist senior engineers with engineering designs involving site layout, grading, drainage, hydraulics, hydrology, water distribution, collection systems, stormwater infrastructure, treatment, and solid waste facilities
  • Evaluate data for modeling and analyses to support planning and design projects
  • Participate in site visits and fieldwork to collect additional data
  • Compile and organize data, perform basis calculations and analysis
  • Prepare technical documents and reports to disseminate information
  • Use ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft programs to present, analyze, and manage data

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $24.76 to $42.62 per hour, varying by geographic location and experience
  • Discretionary bonuses may apply

Training & Development

CDM Smith fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development in a challenging and inclusive work environment.

Career Progression

Opportunities for career advancement through diverse projects and disciplines within the company.

How to Apply

Submit your application as per the instructions provided by CDM Smith Recruitment Center. Note that unsolicited resumes sent outside the Recruitment Center Team will be considered property of CDM Smith.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent ResidentUS Student Visa

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Civil Engineering & Construction
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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CDM Smith

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

CDM Smith provides consulting, engineering, and construction services worldwide, focusing on water, environment, transportation, and energy projects.