2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Site Design at TKDA

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Civil EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to ask questions and engage in discussions with team members and other internal contacts
Ability to work outdoors, walk and climb over rough terrain while carrying up to 40 pounds, and travel as needed for construction administration and site inspections/visits
Must be at least 21 years of age by May 30, 2026 and in possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Apply academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians to prepare detailed drawings for site planning, roads, utilities, parking lots, grading and drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and flood control projects
Assist with calculations for project dimensions and elevations and computing/tabulating quantities
Occasionally assist with construction administration responsibilities by interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications
Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime from mid-May through mid-August 2026, primarily from the office in Bloomington or an assigned project site (with possible flexible/hybrid arrangements)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AutoCADCivil 3DMS ExcelMS WordMS Outlook

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The position pays $20 - $24 an hour, with the final rate dependent upon the anticipated graduation date.

Is this internship remote or office-based?

The position primarily works from the office in Bloomington or an assigned project site, with possible flexible or hybrid arrangements in some instances.

What skills are required for this civil engineering internship?

Required skills include previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical ability to work outdoors and carry up to 40 pounds, and possession of a valid driver’s license.

What is the work environment like at TKDA?

This is an employee-owned company with a multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals, where interns work alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians on site design projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Strong candidates are undergraduate Civil Engineering students with required qualifications like AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience and a driver's license, plus advantageous experience in site design, drafting, construction plans, or surveying; out-of-state students are encouraged and may get housing assistance.

TKDA

Engineering, architecture, and planning solutions

About TKDA

TKDA offers full-service engineering, architecture, and planning solutions across various sectors, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver innovative and lasting solutions in aviation, rail, surface transportation, and water.

444 Cedar St # 1500, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHeadquarters

1910Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

201-500Employees