Category: Jobs – Internships/Co-ops

Title: Civil Engineering Intern
Classification: Summer 2025 (Early May until late August 2025)
Location: Main Office – Freeland, MI
Responsible to: Director of Engineering / Professional Engineer
Work Hours: Standard work hours are Monday through Friday 7 am – 5 pm (hours may vary based on need)

Compensation: Hourly with overtime pay. Hourly rate depends on candidates abilities.

Job Summary: MLR Engineering is looking for a summer intern to assist the Engineering Department in a full-time capacity position. The intern will be working closely with both the engineering staff and construction inspection field crews. The Intern will benefit from hands-on experience, technical
training, mentoring from a professional staff, and working within a positive team work environment.

Potential Functions of the Position may include: Assisting in Infrastructure asset determination, Field Surveying Municipal and Development style
projects, Construction Inspection of infrastructure style projects, assist in engineering study of watershed management projects.

Qualifications: Student should be enrolled in civil engineering or related field of study. Additionally, the intern should possess the following qualifications:
 Verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands
 Solve problems independently with some direction
 Work effectively in a team environment
 Positive attitude and good work ethic
 Self-motivated
 Attention to detail
 Demonstrates drive to achieve goals
 Basic capabilities with engineering type software

Interested candidates can email their resume to Michael J. Rybicki, P.E., President, MLR Engineering at mike@mlrengineering.com.

Office Locations:
 134 S. Main Street, Suite #1, Freeland, Michigan 48623
 291 Grouse Run, Traverse City, MI 49685

Job Title:
Structural Engineer- Co-op

Company Name:
ThermalTech Engineering

Company Website:
https://www.thermaltech.com/

Job Type:
Co-op

Job Description:
Structural Engineer – Co-Op – Truman P. Young & Associates ThermalTech Engineering is a full-service engineering firm providing consulting services to Fortune 100 and 500 companies throughout the United States. Our team is seeking sharp, energetic, enjoyable coop students to assist with analysis, design, and construction of complex and challenging industrial projects. We invest in motivated individuals who love to learn, on the job and off, and are interested in a future in structural engineering. Our current co-op students find our work engaging, challenging, and valuable. Many of our co-op assignments culminate in full time employment. The ThermalTech team is engaging and fun to work with! The perks of being a Truman P. Young & Associates (a ThermalTech Engineering company) co-op: • You will be paired with an experienced engineer, and have access to talented, licensed professional engineers. Our engineers are great teachers. • You will apply what you have learned in school to real-world problems. • Upon returning to school, you will have a greater appreciation and application of engineering. Our co-op students routinely tailor their coursework based on their experience at TPY&A. • You will be challenged. Our co-op students are assigned to projects on their first day. We rely on our co-ops to execute projects. • We assist in finding suitable housing and provide a housing stipend depending on need. Please consider applying if you possess the following interests and qualifications: • Great grades from an ABET-accredited civil engineering program (a minimum of 3.0 is required for consideration). • A passion for engineering and learning, on the job and off. • Figuring out how things work. • Interest in structural design of frames, buildings, and structures for heavy industrial applications. • Strong computer skills. • Interest in developing engineering drawings. • Appreciates a dynamic work experience through a constant assortment of projects. Enjoys variety! • Excellent problem solving, time management, and great communication skills both written and oral. • A disposition oriented toward excellent customer service. • Enjoy working in a competitive, challenging environment. • Willingness to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously. The position entails working with an experienced engineer through multiple rotations learning (how to): • Assess and document existing structures and buildings. • Analyze and design complex frames, steel frames, concrete foundations, and other structural elements of buildings. • Prepare construction cost estimates. • Prepare design drawings and details using three-dimensional CAD software. • Prepare and edit technical specifications. • AutoCAD software to develop the content needed for a drawing package that contains plan, perspective, section, and details. • Field work and troubleshooting. • Meet with clients, contractors, and colleagues throughout the design and construction process. Build and maintain long-term relationships. • Prepare drawings in AutoCAD or other structural engineering modeling software. Subsequent co-op rotations typically include the following: • Perform field inspections and assist with construction administration. • On-site engineering support during structural scope installation. • Start up and commissioning of systems. • Periodic project-related travel. • Develop professional skills of estimating, proposing, selling, and managing client projects. • Increasing levels of responsibility and technical challenges help to provide greater application of content learned in school to real world projects! Our co-op program is a recruiting tool to find talented engineers interested in our work. Many of our engineers have stayed with us for decades advancing into areas of specialty, or project management, or subject matter experts. Most of our Project Managers, Owners, and the Partners of the company started their careers directly out of school with ThermalTech/TPY&A.

How to Apply:
email resume to careers@thermaltech.com

Contact Information:
careers@thermaltech.com

Deadline for Applications:
Fri Aug 08 2025

2025 Civil/Forest Engineering Intern, Olympic Region – Exempt 

Join something GREAT and make a difference!
DNR is seeking Forest Engineering Interns to work directly with our engineering staff to provide expertise on roads, stream crossings, and harvest system analyses. Our ideal candidates are interested in industrial forestry or natural resources, want to push themselves to learn new skills, have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and want to apply their skills outdoors. Further your personal growth and future opportunities by joining our team of engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes knowledge sharing and professionalism.

The internship program is designed to give students valuable networking possibilities, and educational and real-world experience in various duties. As a DNR intern, you’ll assist with or directly produce projects to manage our forest road infrastructure, support decisions on timber sales, and design repairs for fish barriers.

Our goal is that your experience and training in this program will lead to possibilities for full-time employment with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Responsibilities:

• Road location survey and design.
• Road inventory and assessment.
• Timber sale reconnaissance.
• Timber sale layout.
• Harvest system analysis.
• Bridge and culvert site survey.
• Fish passage structure design.
• Construction compliance.
• GIS and GPS mapping techniques.
• Multi-discipline exposure and communication.

Required Qualifications: 

• A current student in an undergraduate or graduate level program majoring in Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Forest Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A licensed driver with two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
• Maintain high standards for safety
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
• Contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups.
• Conveys a clear desire and ability to learn new concepts and skills.
• Shows the ability to turn learned concepts into practical applications.

Job Title:
Environmental Intern

Company Name:
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS

Company Website:
https://www.bebridgestone.com/jobs/2025_00562/environmental-intern/

Job Type:
Internship

Job Description:
Work on problems of limited scope and contribute on projects or processes while receiving detailed instructions from higher-level professionals Assist with employee compliance training and ensuring employee completion of all required courses; auditing compliance with programs & procedures, investigating complaints and verifying that deficiencies are corrected Support the designing and administering of environmental safety and pollution prevention programs in accordance with organization, regulatory, and labor union requirements/agreement Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies to determine financial, industrial, public, and environmental impact Support environmental engineering studies and preparation of environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes, and permits

How to Apply:
Bridgestone Americas Job Opportunities – Environmental Intern

Contact Information:
ramosnicholas@bfusa.com

Deadline for Applications:
Mon Mar 31 2025 

Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated student staff members to join our team! Spend your summer mentoring and inspiring middle and high school students while gaining valuable leadership, teaching and teamwork skills.

Positions include competitive pay and meals provided, and some include housing. This is a great opportunity to build your resume, make lifelong connections and experience all that summer in the Keweenaw has to offer. If you’re ready for a rewarding and adventure-filled summer, apply today!

Summer Youth Programs runs June 9 to July 25. Visit our Employment page to learn more.

If you have any questions, please feel free to come see us! You can stop by our office in Room 217 of the Administration Building or email us at outreach@mtu.edu.

Join one of Traverse City’s oldest and most reputable consulting firms as a Summer Intern. As a smaller firm that has been in business for over 75 years, great relationships are essential to our culture and to our business. This position gives the applicant diverse opportunities to work on a wide array of project types across departments. As a Summer Intern at GFA, you will be a part of a growing team working on projects that have tangible impacts on the communities and clients we help.

Spend time working on a variety of projects in the field and in the office

Responsibilities

• Prepare design reports and construction plans using local, state, and federal standards
• Initiates drawings and details using CAD software
• Document design changes and communications
• Conduct on-site inspections and material testing as needed
• Observes work in progress to ensure conformance with plans and specifications
• Prepare project status and other reports
• Assist Project Managers
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.

Education

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license required
• Experience or familiarity working with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or hydraulic and hydrology design programs
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organization skills and eagerness to learn.
• Positive attitude and collaborative team minded values.
• Desire to solve challenging problems and help advance our clients.

Small town vibe, big teamwork, and just past our doors all that Northern Michigan offers. GFA offers competitive wages, benefits, a 401K program, health insurance, profit-sharing, company ownership opportunities, and a generous Earned Time Off allowance. GFA understands that employee success is often built on a foundation of a healthy work-life balance. With company outings, community volunteering events, and flexible work schedule opportunities, GFA strives to promote this balance. 

Email your resume to tonyk@gfa.tc to join the GFA team!

GFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Ontonagon County Road Commission is looking for a student to do field verification and grading of primary and local road culverts in Ontonagon County.  This would be a great job for a 1^st or 2^nd year student looking to get some experience in their field of study.  Please contact Ryan DeHut (contact info below) if interested.

Ryan DeHut

Manager

Ontonagon County Road Commission

415 Spar St.

Ontonagon, MI  49953

rdehut@ontoroads.org

PH: 906-884-2332

Description

Are you seeking a paid college internship? Michigan CAT / SITECH has an extremely valuable opportunity to join our team for the summer as you explore opportunities for life after college. Our internship program provides students with the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience in all areas of business and technical fields. 

As we enter our ninth successful year of the Summer College Internship Program, we are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking individual who likes to solve technical problems and work in the field.

As an intern at Michigan CAT / SITECH, you will:

• Install, calibrate, and repair survey equipment
• Support grade assist technology used with our heavy equipment
• Work with Field Service Technicians to deliver parts
• Gain valuable insight into the intersection of software, hardware, and heavy equipment

SITECH is currently looking for the following majors:

• Civil Engineering 
• Surveying Engineering

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor program with an accredited college
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks (May through August)

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.

https://jobs.jobvite.com/michigancat/job/ockevfwZ

Civil and Construction Management Students- Green Bay Office

https://jobs.railworks.com/job/Green-Bay-Construction-Field-Engineer-Intern-WI-54301/1258594900/

Inland Seas Education Association is seeking two individuals for Great Lakes Education Intern positions, to help with ship and shore programming April 28 – August 15, 2025.

ISEA is a non-profit that teaches people about science and stewardship of the Great Lakes, on sailing vessels and outdoor classrooms. Applicants will be leading science programs for learners of all ages, and while previous sailing experience for applicants is not necessary, much of the education programs will be provided onboard our traditionally rigged schooners.

Programs can be both day sails around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as multi-day sails to away ports such as Detroit, MI, or Duluth, MN. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player, with enthusiasm for teaching about environmental science and the Great Lakes. Early career professionals and people looking to transition into environmental education are encouraged to apply.

Room and board is available on a needs basis. To read the full position description, please click here.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, until end-of-day February 9, 2025. Apply by email with resume and letter of interest.