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November 13, 2026

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Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

A Civil Engineering Student will perform various tasks within the assigned design department that may entail special project assignments and/or active involvement in project design and documentation.

The hourly rate associated with this position is $22.00 - $27.00, which is based on education level.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Performing various aspects of discipline design as directed by a senior or lead Engineer including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, systems selection and layout for building design
Preparation of building design documents as directed
Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
Researching emerging technologies and design trends related to building mechanical engineering
Performing various services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
Complying with quality control policies and procedures
Learning and implementing department and company standards
Develop analysis and design skills
Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Senior Architects, Senior Engineers, Architects or Engineers

Required Skills

Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
Possess technical precision and creative design skills
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
Display abilities to work well with others in a team environment

Required Experience

Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an ABET accredited program and have completed at least their second year of study in one of the following programs:
- Civil Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Architectural Engineering
Should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management

Preferred Experience

Should have working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software
One previous engineering internship or relevant work experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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