Construction Specialist Intern (Summer 2026!) na CDM Smith

CDM Smith is seeking a motivated Construction Intern to join our Central Florida team for Summer 2026. This position provides hands-on experience on major heavy civil water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pump stations, and large-diameter pipeline work.
The intern will work closely with a team of construction managers, engineers, and commissioning specialists to support both field and office operations. This role will provide exposure to civil, mechanical, electrical, automation, and commissioning processes involved in delivering complex public infrastructure projects.

CCI Electrical

Temporary

Currently pursuing a Bachelors or a Master's in Construction Management or a related discipline is required. Construction experience is preferred but not required.

Students majoring in Engineering are encouraged to apply!
We are looking for candidates who are interested in Process Engineering, Heavy Civil Construction, Automation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, and Commissioning
Willingness to work in both field and office settings and travel locally within Central Florida.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Florida - Sarasota

20%

Fulltime-Temporary

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); exposure to scheduling or project management software is a plus.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports containing information about you in connection with your application for employment. The consumer report or investigative consumer report will provide information including but not limited to verification of employment, education and licensure, etc. as well as credit when applicable for certain positions. If this position is subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the report. CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional consumer reports or investigative consumer reports, as well as drug testing.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.