Civil Engineering Intern

Job Description

Civil Engineering Intern

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for clients in aviation, surface transportation, and water sectors. We deliver high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, driven by an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce that embraces innovation to make a lasting difference in the world.

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s core purpose is to empower our team to apply their knowledge, enhancing communities across the US. We achieve this by hiring candidates from all experiences and skillsets, fostering an environment where diverse backgrounds converge to solve problems. Collaboration is a guiding principle, ensuring every point of view is valued and heard, driving our best work. At all organizational levels, we cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

Internship Overview

Internship positions at Lochner provide college students with a invaluable opportunity to gain real-world experience in a specific area of study within civil engineering. Working in a fast-paced professional setting, interns will apply knowledge and skills learned through their education in a business environment, working with and in support of experienced professionals in their chosen field.

Your Impact & Key Responsibilities

• Perform essential engineering design tasks, specifically focusing on roadway and bridge design.
• Work under the direct guidance and supervision of an experienced Project Manager.
• Effectively manage and maintain crucial project documentation.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing or hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering.
• Possess 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Committed to obtaining an EIT certification (Engineer-in-Training) within 6 months from the date of potential full-time hire.
• Open to interning during the Summer 2026.

Commitment to Our Team (Full-Time Employee Benefits)

Joining Lochner means becoming part of a team where your career growth and well-being are supported. While the following comprehensive suite of benefits is available for Full-Time Employees, it demonstrates our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, providing a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and a Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company-Paid Disability (including 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 options, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Engagement with Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Work Environment

The work environment at Lochner may expose employees to specific conditions. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

This role requires certain physical capabilities to successfully perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Physical requirements include intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, with occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, walk on uneven ground, and exposure to dust, gas or fumes, noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Pre-Employment Screening

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type 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 federal, state, or local laws.

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, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.