Civil Engineering Intern

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 25 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as commissioning professionals. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

At Coffman Engineers, our mission is simple: to empower our team to deliver innovative engineering solutions focused on our clients’ success.

As an Engineering Intern , you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting active projects while learning from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. You’ll join a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team where your ideas, growth, and contributions matter.

Grow With Coffman

- Build relationships and expand your professional network within a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering firm.
- Gain valuable experience that can help prepare you for a future career in engineering.
- Explore potential opportunities for future employment and growth with Coffman Engineers.

Our primary marketplace includes Hawaii, Guam, and various parts of Asia, with additional project opportunities throughout the United States.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, energetic team player who is eager to learn, contribute, and take on new challenges. This internship is a great opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on engineering experience while working alongside professionals who are invested in your development.

Expected salary range: $23.00–$26.00 per hour.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. No paid interview travel offered.

Responsibilities

Assist with design calculations and project documentation.; Support the development of design drawings, technical documents, and project deliverables.; Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.; Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas to creative engineering solutions.; Conduct research and analysis to support engineering decisions.; Receive mentorship, guidance, and feedback from experienced engineers.; Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.; Develop a better understanding of real-world engineering challenges and industry best practices.; Gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and project types.; Strengthen your technical, analytical, communication, and computer-aided drafting skills.; Contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.; See your work incorporated into real project deliverables and engineering solutions.; Build practical experience that complements your academic coursework.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate engineering program.; Completed at least two years of coursework toward an undergraduate engineering degree.; Strong written and verbal communication skills.; Familiarity with computer-aided design and drafting software is a plus.

Benefits

47 years in business; 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 25 locations; Multidiscipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management; #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2022; #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021; #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023, 2024; #1 Hawaii’s Healthiest Employers, Healthiest Employers, 2020