Civil Engineering - Intern (2026) at JT Engineering, Inc.

Description

Before diving into the details, we encourage you to visit our website. There, you'll find information about our people, our culture, and how we're positively impacting our communities.

We are looking for candidates for our four office locations: Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire, WI.

JT is riding an exciting wave of growth, and we are looking for enthusiastic civil engineering students to join our team for the summer of 2026 in any of our four Wisconsin offices. This position is more than just a role; it's an opportunity to join us in our mission to improve infrastructure and make a difference in our communities.

Our internships offer immediate hands-on design and construction experience. But it’s not just about work: here, you’ll immerse yourself in a culture of collaboration where passion aligns with purpose and where you become a pivotal chapter in our story.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in highway and bridge design tasks, ensuring your work adds value to active infrastructure projects.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software to draft roadway layouts under the guidance of experienced engineers
•  Perform basic design calculations and assist with engineering tasks that bring your academic learning to life
• Help prepare design reports and technical documents that clearly communicate project details and support team coordination
• Participate in construction site visits, assist with inspections, record measurements, and complete daily reports that reflect site progress.
• Assist in checking field data and calculations using standard engineering practices, helping maintain project integrity
• Strengthen your understanding of highway plans and specifications by working directly with project materials and team guidance
• Assist with CAD drafting or cost estimating tasks to support the team and gain exposure to different parts of the project lifecycle

Job Requirements

• To be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, organized, monitors own work to ensure quality, and meet deadlines
• The ability to concentrate on complex problems for extended periods of time
• A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle for travel between jobsites
• To be able to physically perform work in the field
• To be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, restrictions, or need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• We encourage our employees to remain healthy, both inside and outside of work, with a robust wellness program available to all employees
• We believe in our “Work Hard, Play Harder” philosophy of let’s have fun while at work and outside of work by hosting company social events
• We partake in meaningful philanthropic opportunities in the communities in which we work and live, including participation in our annual initiative with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Wisconsin Chapter
• We provide a flexible work environment that allows employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance
• Our employees enjoy a business casual dress code to remain comfortable throughout the day
• JT has a strong collaborative work environment, allowing employees to feel fully supported

Who We Are

We're different. At least, that's what our clients tell us. We are real people providing trusted civil engineering solutions with a track record of delivering proven results to public and private clients. This is more than just a company slogan; it's ingrained in our DNA. It is why we consistently attract the best talent in the industry and why our clients trust us to deliver their most important projects. Join us at JT and be a part of a team that genuinely values and lives by these principles.

Founded in 2005, we have grown to over 100 employees with office locations across Wisconsin, including Green Bay, Madison, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee. We provide a tailored approach for each project, proactively engaging and communicating with our clients to ensure efficient and cost-effective service. Our design and construction professionals work closely together, utilizing our combined experience, knowledge, and expertise to deliver award-winning projects.

Our core services include construction engineering, land development, land surveying, local government, structural engineering, traffic & roundabout engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering.

JT Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer