Civil or Environmental Student Intern

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Posted on Mar 10, 2026
CPH is a multi-disciplined Engineering and Architectural design firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine.

If you are looking for mentorship, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities with a company that invests in its employees, apply now.

The Engineer Intern will learn engineering tasks working in collaboration with the design team to complement the academic knowledge gained during their course of study. The Engineer will perform routine quality engineering tasks using standard procedures under supervision by a Project Engineer.
Department
Civil/Municipal
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Columbia, SC
Workplace type
Onsite
Reporting To
Depends on Office Location

Duties Include:

  • Working in collaboration with the design team to assist in the preparation of technical reports, analysis/calculations, and construction documents.
  • Assist with the preparation of permit applications and submittal packages to Agencies having jurisdiction.
  • Coordination with permitting agencies, utility providers, contractors, and other parties associated with the project.
  • Periodic travel to perform site investigations and construction observation.
  • Review of specifications and shop drawings, field observations, preparation of inspection reports, and other construction administration tasks.
  • Research, interpretation, and implementation of relevant codes and client requirements.
  • Implementation and utilization of CPH and client standards and templates.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:
  • B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering and/or working towards obtaining a B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • AutoCAD experience is a plus.
  • Ability to exercise critical thinking and good independent judgement.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
  • Good social, communication, written, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively multitask and work on multiple projects while adhering to project schedules and budgets.
  • Detail-oriented, quality-conscious, reliable, and self-motivated.
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the US



Compensation & Benefits

  • Dependent upon experience.
  • CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
  • 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.
CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.

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About CPH

CPH is a multi-disciplined design firm that’s growing quickly across the country. Our diverse team of almost 400 individuals are the heartbeat of our company and the reason for our success. The unique contributions that people bring to our firm sets us apart and allows us to bring exceptional service to the communities and clients we serve.
At CPH, we offer small company culture with a big company presence. Founded by three visionaries in 1981, CPH has grown over 40 years to serve a long list of public and private clients across a spectrum of markets. Our comprehensive offering of services and broad reach has provided CPH the opportunity to team with clients in Building Stronger Communities Together across the nation and throughout the Caribbean.
CPH is a part of the Trilon Group of companies. Its mission is to bring together North America's best infrastructure consulting firms in a collaborative environment with a People-First focus to accelerate their ability to deliver smart and sustainable solutions to clients. Through the partnership with Trilon, CPH professionals have the opportunity to network and share best practices with a host of other professionals across the country.
Our future is bright, and we need more talented professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to grow with us! Could this be you?


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