Civil Engineer Intern

• The program is open to undergraduate students (Junior or Senior level) enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a related major at an accredited four-year university in Georgia, such as Georgia Southern University or the University of Georgia. Eligible applicants should have completed at least two years of coursework toward their degree. The program is particularly well-suited for Juniors and Seniors who have made significant progress in completing their core degree requirements. 
• Coursework in civil engineering fundamentals such as statics, materials, surveying, transportation, or construction methods. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications at an introductory level. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed and to work outdoors on an active construction site, including wearing required personal protective equipment. 
• Preference will be given to local candidates. 

• Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. 
• Prior internship or field experience in civil engineering, construction, or surveying. 
• Basic understanding of construction project phases, including design, procurement, and execution. 
• Familiarity with civil design or construction software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation/OpenRoads, Bluebeam, or Procore). 

What’s In It for You 

• Real-World Experience: Get hands-on with multibillion-dollar transportation projects across Georgia, contributing to field engineering, construction documentation, and project delivery. 
• Industry Insights: Work alongside senior engineers, construction managers, and project leaders who will share their expertise in transportation program delivery. 
• Skill Development: Strengthen your technical skills in plan reading, field observation, construction documentation, and project controls while learning industry best practices. 
• Professional Connections: Build your professional network by collaborating with Georgia DOT staff, Luster National professionals, and HNTB team members. 
• Career Preparation: Gain practical exposure to the full lifecycle of transportation projects, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to launch your civil engineering career. 
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful infrastructure improvements that will transform mobility across Georgia, giving you work you can point to for years to come. 

Salary  

The Interns will be W-2 employees of Luster and will be paid $20/hr. 

Internship Dates 

The duration of the Luster National, Inc. Internship Program is 10 weeks with a schedule of Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm ET. 

Start Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2027 

End Date: Friday, August 6, 2027 

Candidates should prepare a resume to submit with their application that includes past work experience; engineering and related coursework; computer and technology skills/expertise; and a brief statement of why they are interested in our internship program.  

Deadline 

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, October 30, 2026. 

Interview Process 

The Luster team will conduct interviews with candidates and extend offers to finalists by mid-November 2026 for the June 2027 cohort.  #IN-LNJS