Civil Engineering Intern

Job Description

About Company

Lochner, founded in 1944, is a trusted infrastructure services provider. They serve aviation, surface transportation, and water clients, offering high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Their vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, focusing on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce that embraces innovation to make a lasting difference.

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower their team to enhance communities across the US. They hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets, believing in the power of diverse backgrounds to solve problems. Collaboration is a guiding principle, ensuring every point of view is valued. They foster an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of autonomy to advance their strategic vision and achieve continuous success.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for interested Civil Engineering Interns for the Summer of 2026.

Expectations

Lochner is looking for candidates willing to assist with a variety of tasks on public water, wastewater, transportation, and drainage projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff in design tasks and development of plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering student pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree.
• Open to interning the Summer of 2026.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• EIT certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from date of Full-Time hire.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation CAD platforms and/or GIS experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional traits include the ability to use resources efficiently and effectively, be highly motivated, work with a diverse group of engineers and technicians, and demonstrate a good work ethic.

Commitment

(Note: The following benefits are FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES)
Lochner provides an extensive Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

The job requires intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Requirements also include being alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employer

Lochner is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. They provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and a drug test. Employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.