Job Description

Ardurra is seeking a Public Works Engineering Intern to join our team in our New Orleans, LA office for the summer. 

At Ardurra, we design more than projects—we design futures. As a Public Works Intern, you will support engineering assignments related to the planning, design, and construction of public works across the Central region.  

This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the Public Works industry.

Primary Function 
Under general supervision, the intern performs assignments of limited scope that use standard engineering techniques, procedures, and tools. Tasks may include a sequence of related design or drafting activities completed with guidance from experienced team members. The role involves learning to use common engineering and design software, applying basic calculations, and supporting project tasks as skills develop. Some assignments may introduce new or unfamiliar challenges, providing opportunities to learn beyond entry‑level coursework.

Primary Duties 

• Assist with preparing basic plan details, drawings, and calculations under the guidance of project engineers.
• Support the development of technical specifications and project documentation.
• Draft sections of technical reports or memorandums with direction from the team.
• Participate in field visits to observe tests, take measurements, and collect field data.
• Provide general support to project teams, including helping with proposal materials as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid work ethic. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently when needed. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam. 
• Exposure to or familiarity with AutoCAD or similar engineering software is preferred (training provided).
• No prior work experience required; relevant coursework is helpful.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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