2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Survey at TKDA

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Engineering, Construction, Government, IndustrialIndustries

Requirements

Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
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, engage in discussions with team members, and assist with technical report and specification preparation
Ability to travel locally as needed for project assignments, team meetings, site visits, etc
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026
Primarily work from office in downtown Seattle (with possible flexible/hybrid arrangements)

Responsibilities

Work alongside a multi-disciplined team of engineering and architectural professionals on survey projects and related tasks for academic, government, industrial, and corporate sectors
Engage in various stages of a project life cycle from conception through construction
Expand knowledge of survey, civil design, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit
On occasion, assist with field and/or construction administration responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AutoCADRevitMS ExcelMS WordMS OutlookCivil EngineeringSurveyingConstruction DocumentationDraftingSteel DesignConcrete Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The position pays $20 - $25 an hour, with the final rate dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

Is this internship remote or office-based?

This position primarily works from the office in downtown Seattle, though flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be provided in some instances.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Candidates must be undergraduates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, have strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to travel locally, and possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

What is the company culture like for interns at TKDA?

TKDA's internship program focuses on learning and networking, featuring formal software trainings, mentorship, social events, learning seminars, and a structured environment to apply classroom knowledge to real projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Strong candidates will have previous experience or training with Revit and/or AutoCAD, understanding of drafting techniques, coursework in steel and concrete design, and experience with MathCAD, RISA, or other structural analysis programs, in addition to meeting the required qualifications.

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