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This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.
IMEG is hiring a Surveying Intern in Palmetto Bay, FL to work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs. Over the course of this 10-12 week summer internship, you will gain hands-on experience while learning the Civil Engineering trade.
In this role, you will support project work within monetary budgets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. You will contribute to work connected to the team's transportation and bridge markets while building practical experience across design, documentation, and field observation.
Location: Palmetto Bay, FL
Discipline: Surveyor & SUE
Markets: Transportation; Bridge
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
Sponsorship: Not available
Assist with design portions of discipline-related project work according to code and IMEG standards
Research commercially available equipment and supporting resources
Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and document permanent record files
Coordinate design and schedule needs with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment supplier teams
Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check
Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information
Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement
Required Education and Experience
Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
Skills and Abilities
May be required to assist with field duties like surveying and materials testing
Strong interest in design consulting
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Preferred
Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
Our team helps cities, counties and transportation agencies to plan, design, analyze and maintain transportation systems, for example, improving an intersection, designing a roadway, evaluating traffic congestion, inspecting bridges or planning transit improvements
Our team of skilled planners and engineers empowers communities by revamping neighborhoods, repurposing transportation corridors, and seamlessly integrating Complete Streets and open spaces.
Recent work includes SW 100th Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Planning & Design | Town of Cutler Bay, Florida (2020: Outstanding Achievement Award by APWA), Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program | FDOT Transportation & Data Analytics Office (2021: Team of the Year Award by Florida Department of Transportation), Transporation; and NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project | City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2024: Safe Streets Summit People's Choice Award by Broward MPO, Miami-Dade TPO, and Palm Beach TPA), Transportation.
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
Apply today to build hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful infrastructure work, and grow your career with IMEG.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
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Skills Required
- Completed at least two years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Ability to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Skill using Microsoft Office programs, CAD software, and BIM
- Clear oral and written communication skills
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry
What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
