Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Bolton & Menk, Inc.  •  $18 - $24/hr  •  Minnesota (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Bolton & Menk is now accepting applications for our 2026 summer internship season. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

As a Civil Engineer Intern you will learn practical on-the-job experience serving our municipalities and will spend the majority of your time working with construction phase activities. Internship opportunities may be available across different service groups including: Transportation, Environmental, Civil/Municipal, and Site Development.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Assist on civil engineering projects with tasks involving civil engineering, planning and design.
  • Assists with the preparation of reports, of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Assists with construction observation, performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties
  • Some internship opportunities may also include working on various reports, completing design calculations, writing specifications, and reviewing shop drawings.

What We Are Looking for:

  • Degree Programs: Selected candidates will be enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program or closely related program from an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.8 GPA; Desired GPA 3.2 or above
  • Current Status: Desired is Sophomore or above with completed coursework in general surveying and AutoCAD drafting.
  • Students must have the ability to work in extended outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the construction observation duties.
  • Students must possess a valid driver’s license and their own transportation or have ability to use public transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.

Each year we look for variety of experience, education, and ability for our student intern pool. Some positions may be filled with students who have experience depending on the level of complexity a project or client may require. Preference may be given to students who have completed a previous internship with Bolton & Menk.

Relocation and housing are not included.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Hourly Range: $18.00 - $24.00/hr depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
  • Paid time off (PTO)

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

About Bolton & Menk, Inc.

We believe all people should live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities and we take pride in our ability to make that happen. It's why we get out of bed every morning.

Our commitment to communities began in 1949, serving the needs of municipal clients in small towns. As we continue to grow in both numbers and experience, our dedication to building trust and ensuring a true partnership with our clients remains the same. Our goal is to help communities make progress by listening to what people want, finding the best solutions for their needs, and treating them right. Simply put, we're people helping people. Today, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has more than 1,000 multiregional employees including a professional staff of more than 300 engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors.

Our dedication to our clients shines through in the work we provide. We are committed to cultivating and delivering exceptional community infrastructure solutions. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live here too. We believe in the power of face-to-face meetings, friendly conversations, and collaborative decision-making to keep your projects on schedule, within budget, and focused on real, workable solutions.

We promise every client two things: we'll work hard for you, and we'll do a good job. We take a personal interest in the work being done around us and do our part to build a better quality of life for all. At the end of the day, we're Real People offering Real Solutions.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Mankato, MN
Year Founded
1949
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