Civil Engineering Intern, Data Center Site Design

Job overview

The Civil Engineering Intern, Data Center Site Design role is onsite in Des Moines, IA, and compensation is not specified. The summer 2027 internship supports Olsson’s Data Centers Site Design team, which works on large data center campus projects across the United States. Olsson describes its work as engineering and design solutions intended to improve the world around us. The intern contributes hands-on work to site design projects alongside experienced engineers, helping develop construction plans and supporting research and technical reporting. This work helps translate classroom learning into project deliverables for data center sites.

What you'll do

• Assist with creating construction plans for data center sites, including site layout, grading, stormwater, and utilities, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• may perform research, write technical reports, and travel to job sites
• work with the team and experienced engineers on client projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil engineering intern

data center site design

des moines ia

olsson

summer 2027

civil engineering

autocad

civil 3d

site layout

grading

stormwater

utilities

construction plans

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive 401(k) match
• tailored career development paths
• possible flexible work arrangements
• wellness program
• full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and bonus-system eligibility.

Why this role

Summer 2027 student internship for candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; working knowledge of AutoCAD is expected, and Civil 3D is a plus.

About the employer

Olsson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.