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Summer 2026 Interns and Co-Ops - Civil Engineering
internship•St. Joseph, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Madison, Ankeny, Council Bluffs
About this role
Overview
Over 40 years since its inception, Snyder & Associates has grown to become a large regional civil engineering and planning firm in the midwest. With thirteen office locations in five states, the communities we serve are the same places we proudly call home. For us, it’s about more than just the project at hand. It’s about improving community quality of life, which is why 94 percent of our clients continue to trust us as an extension of their staff. Watch the Snyder & Associates About Us Video to learn more.
Snyder & Associates is looking to fill Intern and Co-Op positions in Northern, Central, Eastern and Western Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin for the Summer and Fall of 2025. The project work for these roles will be related to a thriving construction season for our clients in these regions. For the right intern or co-op, there will be much to do and much to learn.
Responsibilities
Interns and coops at Snyder & Associates will take on specific assignments from engineers, project managers and/or work group leaders. The majority of their time will be spent observing / inspecting active construction work on-site and reporting / communicating to project managers regarding status and progress of construction. There may also be opportunities to assist in project plan design, development, and/or land surveying.
Qualifications
Full-time college student majoring in civil or construction engineering. Must have strong work ethic, demonstrated desire to learn from hands-on experiences working in a team. Must possess strong communication skills, ability to work on a team and as an individual contributor. Able to manage activity through competing priorities. Must be reliable i.e. punctual, attentive to assigned responsibilities. This can be a very client-centric role - must have strong people skills and ability to effectively manage relationships with a wide range of clients, contractors and other project stakeholders. Any prior experience with construction or prior internships in civil engineering or construction engineering is a plus. Any construction materials or DOT-related certifications a plus.
Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Snyder & Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.
What you'll do
- Interns and co-ops will take on specific assignments from engineers and project managers, primarily observing and inspecting active construction work on-site. They will also report on the status and progress of construction and may assist in project plan design and land surveying.
About Snyder & Associates
We are a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Midwest and nationwide. We are focused on building long-term client relationships through responsive, personal service and right-sized solutions. We think beyond engineering, striving to improve quality of life within the communities we serve and call home.
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What does a Summer 2026 Interns and Co-Ops - Civil Engineering do at Snyder & Associates?
As a Summer 2026 Interns and Co-Ops - Civil Engineering at Snyder & Associates, you will: interns and co-ops will take on specific assignments from engineers and project managers, primarily observing and inspecting active construction work on-site. They will also report on the status and progress of construction and may assist in project plan design and land surveying..
Is the Summer 2026 Interns and Co-Ops - Civil Engineering position at Snyder & Associates remote?
The Summer 2026 Interns and Co-Ops - Civil Engineering position at Snyder & Associates is based in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States and Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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