Engineering Intern

Job Description

About the company

PRIME AE Group, Inc. is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm committed to improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. They believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway they design tells a story and leaves a legacy. The company fosters a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.

With nearly two decades of experience, PRIME AE boasts 22 offices across 9 states and a team of over 500 professionals. They partner with public and private sector clients, delivering creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors including transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational. The firm is actively expanding its capabilities, geography, and team.

Why PRIME AE?
PRIME AE focuses on building careers, offering a culture of support, flexibility, and opportunity.
• Full-Career Support: Provides flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist roles to project leadership.
• People-First Culture: Prioritizes hiring top talent and champions diversity, trust, and integrity within its workforce.
• Meaningful Impact: Employees work on impactful projects—such as community centers, hospitals, federal infrastructure, transportation systems, and water systems—that tangibly improve daily life.
• Growth-Oriented: The company is strategically expanding its capabilities and geographic presence (e.g., through Southeast acquisitions and federal growth) with strong backing from investors.
• National Yet Local: Offers the resources and backing of a large national firm while maintaining the agility and client intimacy characteristic of local offices.
PRIME AE Group celebrates diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the job: Engineering Intern

PRIME AE is currently seeking an Engineering Intern to join their Kentucky and Indiana offices. This internship offers college students a valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience in their specific field of study. Interns will work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting, applying knowledge and skills learned through education in a business environment.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Contribute to the design of various projects.
• Perform analyses and apply problem-solving techniques to develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Execute a variety of complicated tasks requiring critical thinking.
• Participate in reviewing, understanding, and applying local, state, and federal codes and standards relevant to the design and construction of project facilities.
• Learn and apply market-specific guidelines, as well as the practices and policies of the associated local discipline, divisions, and the firm.
• Assist field staff, General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers to ensure compliance with specifications and design during the construction phase.

Qualifications (What You’ll Bring):
• Education: Currently pursuing a BS degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Learning Agility: A strong willingness to learn about engineering projects for local, state, and federal clients, specifically within municipal and industrial markets.
• Software Exposure: Familiarity with relevant systems and software, which may include AutoCAD, ArcGIS, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, InRoads, KYPipe, SWMM, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, EPANET, WaterCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.