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Civil Engineering CAD Intern at Amtengineering

Amtengineering · Christiansburg, United States Of America · On-site

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Description

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a motivated CAD Intern to join our civil Engineering team in our Christiansburg office. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in developing hands-on experience in construction plan drafting and general project support within a civil engineering environment.
 
This internship is designed as a training opportunity with the goal of identifying a strong long-term candidate for future full-time employment.

We are looking for someone with strong potential and the ability to learn, even if they do not yet have professional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing and revising civil engineering construction plans using AutoCAD
  • Draft plan sheets, details, profiles, and related design documents
  • Apply established company and industry drafting standards
  • Incorporate markups and revisions from engineers and project managers
  • Help create technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation
  • Assist with preparation of permit applications and submission packages
  • Support file organization, document management, and other administrative project tasks
  • Learn how engineering concepts are translated into construction documents and regulatory submittals
  • Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to follow standards, templates, and technical instructions consistently
  • Good spatial reasoning and visualization skills
  • Ability to understand how individual drawing elements fit into an overall project
  • Strong written and organizational skills for reports and documentation
  • Ability to learn and willingness accept feedback
  • Dependability and ability to work in an office team environment
    Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework, training, or certification in AutoCAD / CAD drafting
  • Experience with technical drawing, drafting, architecture, engineering graphics, or design software
  • Interest in civil engineering, land development, transportation, utilities, or infrastructure projects
  • No prior professional experience is required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
     
    Success in this role requires strong attention to standards, accuracy, and the ability to visualize how a project is constructed from plan drawings.
  • Additional Information

    Why Join AMT?
     
    At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.
     
    The AMT Difference
     
    Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.
     
    Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.
     
    Competitive Benefit Package
     
    To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:
     
    • Tiered medical coverage
    • Dental/Vision
    • 401(k) with 6% Company Match
    • Short- and long-term disability
    • College savings plan
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Holidays
    • Training/Certifications
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