Fall 2026 Intern: Civil & Environmental Engineering

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REA is accepting resumes and portfolios from civil and/or environmental engineering students for a paid internship for our office in Indianapolis, IN. We are open to candidates seeking three-month or ten-month long internships/Co-ops.

Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Internships

We encourage you to develop your career and grow your skills with us through our internship program. We believe that all team members, no matter their experience level, can make long-lasting impacts for our clients and their projects, and our firm. Through this opportunity, you will help us cultivate a culture of life-long learning and mentorship in support of our mission.

Overview

As an intern at REA, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of project development as part of an interdisciplinary team, including master planning, conceptual/schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration. You will work closely with our staff of engineers, landscape architects, and planners on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and municipal planning and design projects. Specific responsibilities will include assisting project teams with the production of AutoCAD construction documents and details; preparation of conceptual site design plans; preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates; construction site inspection services; and assisting project managers with client meeting materials and exhibits. Interns will have a wide range of work opportunities to gain real world experience on every aspect of a project.

‍Capstone Project

REA offers a unique experience for our internship program with a capstone project where all interns will develop research or help solve real-world design challenges on a specific topic. At the conclusion of the program, interns will share their project and findings with the entire studio.

‍Learn more about the capstone project from a past intern's experience here.

What we’re looking for

Basic qualifications include current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field. We value individuals that bring a positive attitude and collaborative spirit. We desire students with strong written and verbal skills, and experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or similar tools is desired. Students entering the final year of their degree and desire a 10 month internship are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply‍

If you would like to be considered as a candidate for our internship, please submit a cover letter stating your interest and qualifications and a resume; all materials should be in PDF format and the total size of all files should not exceed 20MB. REA is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position.

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