Civil Engineering Co-Op/Internship - Summer 2026
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: An intern supports the assigned design department by assisting with a variety of tasks, including special project assignments and active participation in project design and documentation, to gain practical experience and support their educational development. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential functions and responsibilities
Assist senior or lead (architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers) with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases
Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials
Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
Required Skills
Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others
Required Experience
Qualifications Preferred
Coursework in a related field
Previous internship or relevant work experience
Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members
Basic AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others