Civil Engineering Intern-Coastal Infrastructure (Summer 2027)
foth
Newport, Rhode Island
Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Internship
Job description
**Foth** is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to **solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges**. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, **Foth** may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the **Foth** difference that contributes to our impressive **92+% member retention rate**! Learn more at [](http://foth.com/careers).
Shape the shoreline, shape your future—join us for a hands-on engineering internship experience! We are seeking a **Civil Engineering Intern** to support our coastal infrastructure team in **Newport, RI** or **Marion, MA** for **Summer 2027**. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and gain experience in waterfront engineering, including structural inspections, hydrographic surveying, dredging, construction management, and more! This is your chance to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings to protect coastlines and support navigation nationwide.
### Primary Responsibilities:
- Work directly with team members on various project deliverables in the dredging, environmental permitting, civil and coastal engineering fields
- Conduct topographic & hydrographic surveys and 3D drone scans with certified team members
- Assist with structural inspections and construction oversight activities
- Support design work utilizing AutoCAD
- Prepare local, state, and federal permit documents
- Assist with data management and report preparation
### Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or similar engineering field from an ABET-accredited program
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience