Civil Engineering Intern | Billings, MT
About this role
Civil Engineering Intern | Billings, MT
100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.
IMEG is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern in Billings, MT to work closely with experienced engineers and consultants on engineering analysis, design, field inspections, writing reports, preparing permit applications, and site drainage and grading designs. Over 10-12 weeks, this paid internship offers hands-on exposure to the civil engineering trade through real project work that supports day-to-day project delivery.
In this role, you'll contribute to projects while working within project budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to help meet project goals and client expectations. You'll support residential and land development work while gaining experience with resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure that helps shape growing communities.
At a Glance
Location: Billings, MT
Discipline: Civil
Markets: Residential; Land Development
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
- Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards.
- Assist with researching commercially available equipment and resources.
- Assist with client relations, project design notebooks, and documentation for permanent record files.
- Assist with coordinating design and schedule with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers.
- Assist with documenting design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
- Assist with reviewing project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting a final check.
- Assist with preparing and issuing addendum information.
- Conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement.
What You'll Bring
Required
Education
- Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
Required Skills/Abilities
- May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing
- Strong interest in design consulting
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
- Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Preferred
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
- Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises
About the Team
- This civil team is heavily focused on residential and subdivision development in the Bozeman area.
- The team supports subgrade inspection, site plans, staking, and subdivision feasibility work across Bozeman and Big Sky.
- Team members handle geotechnical reports, septic permitting, and commercial site support in the Billings market.
- The team also works on boundary survey, ALTA, and land development for multi-family and custom homes.
- Recent work includes Big Sky Subgrade Inspections, Housing; Gallatin County Septic & Geotech, Housing; and Billings Commercial Site Plans, Commercial.
Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
- A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
- A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
- Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today to build hands-on experience, support meaningful civil projects, and help create positive outcomes for people and communities with IMEG.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email careers@imegcorp.com.
Company at a glance
Leaders in Engineering and Innovation.
IMEG has built a global reputation for engineering high-performance buildings and infrastructure using forward-thinking solutions.
Delivering the broad expertise of a national leader with the personal relationships and deep collaboration of a local firm, you’ll never have to worry about us forgetting our roots. No matter the size of your project, you’ll always get the personal touch you deserve.
Our work prioritizes performance and efficiency, and our team is equipped to handle full-service engineering, planning, and consulting projects of all sizes and complexities. Whether developing fresh ideas for sustainability, optimizing facility performance, or handling intricate regulatory requirements, we utilize our expertise to advance your environments.
Our market-sector-focused teams allow our engineers to specialize and gain niche expertise in your unique, evolving market. Project types such as manufacturing plants, laboratories, roads and bridges, student unions, bed towers, and markets such as healthcare, education, government, housing, and many more—we’re here for all of them. We believe that together we create positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
Top Benefits
- Paid internship
- Generous PTO
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
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