Civil 3D CAD Technician Internship 2026 at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Elkhart, Indiana

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Engineering CAD Intern to join our civil engineering team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and designers on private land development projects, focusing primarily on commercial and industrial site development. In this role you will support office and field staff by processing incoming information and producing final project deliverables. Key Responsibilities Include:

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor the production and quality assurance of team members
• Conduct initial quality control (QC) of CAD deliverables according to standards and best practices

Coordination and Communication:

• Coordinate with your supervisor to ensure client-specific demands and expectations are being met
• Maintain clear and effective communication with office staff to facilitate project completion

Project Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with engineers and designers on detailed civil engineering designs for land development projects
• Prepare site development plans, specifications, and cost estimates under the guidance of the Project Manager

Technical Analysis:

• Conduct technical analyses and calculations for civil engineering projects
• Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and other engineering tools to create and review design drawings
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards

• Enrollment in a 2 or 4-year Civil Engineering, Geomatics or relevant program
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow

Summer Internship will run May 18th until August 7th.