About the role#
Nitsch Engineering is hiring a Civil Site Engineering Co-op for the Summer 2027 term in Richmond, Virginia. This role focuses on applying engineering fundamentals to civil system design. You will work on a task-by-task basis, learning to translate theoretical knowledge into practical results under the direction of the Director of Civil Engineering.
What you'll do#
- Perform CAD drafting and routine design tasks including pipe sizing, drainage area calculations, utility design, and roadway layout.
- Create and work from construction detail drawings.
- Produce graphs, charts, and isometric drawings using CAD software.
- Input data into pre-written computer programs.
- Prepare cost and quantity estimates when requested.
- Develop construction drawings based on your own designs or provided sketches.
- Solve engineering problems using your education and judgment, while asking for assistance as needed.
- Maintain an organized workspace to support team access to project information.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university engineering program or a college-level technical program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering is a civil engineering firm founded in 1989. The company provides services in transportation, structural engineering, land surveying, and green infrastructure planning. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm maintains additional offices in Lawrence, Worcester, and Washington, DC. It employs between 51 and 200 people and works on projects across 21 states and five countries.
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