Civil Engineer Intern - Buffalo, NY

Position Overview

Internship opportunity for Civil Engineering students to gain hands-on experience in Transportation, Land Development, or Energy sectors with Fisher Associates.

The internship provides hands-on professional work experience enhancing the transition from student to professional through supervised project involvement.

Opportunities to work across multiple sectors/service lines and gain well-rounded experience under direct supervision, supporting professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit behaviors aligned with Fisher Values: Aspire to Excellence, Teamwork and Respect, Owning our Results, and Empowered Employees.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships following the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Perform engineering analysis and design tasks.
• Prepare cohesive and organized engineering calculations.
• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks across various projects.
• Conduct basic engineering functions including design calculations and cost estimating under supervision.
• Collaborate as a team member to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Prepare construction specifications under direct supervision.
• Assist senior engineers or designers with organizing/preparing reports, studies, or bid packages.
• Participate in site visits and field inspections to gather data and assess project conditions as needed.
• Opportunity to visit projects under construction under supervision of senior staff.

Required Qualifications

• Student currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program or related field.
• Strong academic performance in relevant coursework.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, design codes, and standards.
• Aspire to excellence and consistently produce high-quality work.
• Team player with effective collaboration and respectful communication skills.
• Ownership and responsibility for results.
• Honest, transparent, and trustworthy character.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and flexibility with assignments and workflow changes.
• Ability to listen and respond positively to feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, travel to project sites, navigate construction sites, and traverse uneven ground.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $23/hour (may vary based on experience and qualifications)