Intern (Summer 2026) - Dynamic Engineering

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Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC

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Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Smart Summary

The intern will conduct due diligence investigations and preliminary design analyses for various site layouts. Responsibilities include reviewing zoning ordinances, preparing site plans, and designing stormwater management systems.

This internship at Dynamic Engineering is perfect for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. You'll need some familiarity with AutoCAD, hydraulic/stormwater design programs, and strong communication skills to thrive in this role. The internship offers hands-on experience in site investigation, design, and report preparation, setting you up for career advancement.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

Hydraulic Design

Stormwater Design

Grading Design

Drainage Design

Site Investigation

Technical Reporting

Communication Skills

Independent Thinking

Team Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Design Tools

Due Diligence

Site Planning

Utility Systems

Job Description

Who We Are

Dynamic Engineering Consultants, P.C., along with our Family of Companies—Dynamic Earth, Dynamic Survey, and Dynamic Traffic—has been a leader in land development consulting since 2004. Originally founded in New Jersey, we've expanded nationwide with over 350 employees and 15 offices. We proudly serve Fortune 500 companies as well as independent owners and developers of all sizes, offering a comprehensive consulting experience that integrates expertise in design and permitting for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. At Dynamic, we foster a rewarding workplace, investing in our employees with industry-leading training programs that pave the way for growth and advancement.

Overview

The Dynamic Intern is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design and engineering analyses of various types of retail, commercial, industrial and residential site layouts throughout regions where we do business. 

Responsibilities

  • Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
  • Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports to include the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines.
  • Prepare Conceptual Site Plans.
  • Prepare preliminary Grading Plans and Design.
  • Design of Stormwater Management and Stormwater Conveyance Systems, Utility Systems and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design Plans.
  • Prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports.
  • Prepare written correspondence to outside agencies, client, attorney, contractor, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at a College/University, or pursuing a degree in a related field with relevance to Civil Engineering.
  • 0-2 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering (residential and/or commercial/industrial/office site design and permitting experience).
  • Valid driver’s license, valid personal insurance, & a personal vehicle to travel to various sites during a given work day (not the company will reimburse you for the miles traveled for the company).
  • Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle.
  • Familiar with the use of AutoCAD to assist in the production of site plan drawings.
  • General knowledge of Hydraulic and Stormwater Design Programs.
  • Design and drafting capabilities.
  • Grading and drainage design skills.
  • General knowledge of the available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation purposes.
  • General knowledge of the following design tools for site engineering:
    • Hydrology Software i.e. Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack
    • AutoCAD Civil 3D
    • Hydraulic Software i.e. Hydraflow, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
    • HEC-RAS
    • Gravity Flow – Hydraulic Analysis, Manning’s Equation
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
  • General knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe to prepare design document markups.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Independent and critical thinking abilities.
  • Self-starter who can work independently and with team members.

What We Offer

We strive to provide a great company culture consisting of a variety of team building events: trivia nights, softball and volleyball leagues, mini golf tournaments, BBQ’s, happy hours, poker nights, catered weekly staff meetings, surfboard lending programs, and much more. We offer a competitive compensation plan including: • Health Insurance Benefits • Disability and 401k Retirement Accounts • Paid Vacation and Sick Time • Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Pathways for Career Advancement The base rate for this position is $20 - $23/hr based on prior relevant experience. Dynamic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veterans’ status, or any other protected status.

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Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC

Full Service Land Development and Consulting Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC provides comprehensive Professional Engineering and related services to the Land Development community. We offer an unsurpassed engineering experience and a comprehensive understanding of the permitting process for commercial, industrial and residential developments. We provide a quality service blending value engineering, resource management and technical design capabilities.

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