Civil Engineering CAD Intern

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A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a motivated CAD Intern to join our civil Engineering team in our Christiansburg office. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in developing hands-on experience in construction plan drafting and general project…

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A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a motivated CAD Intern to join our civil Engineering team in our Christiansburg office. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in developing hands-on experience in construction plan drafting and general project support within a civil engineering environment.

This internship is designed as a training opportunity with the goal of identifying a strong long-term candidate for future full-time employment.

We are looking for someone with strong potential and the ability to learn, even if they do not yet have professional experience.

Assist in preparing and revising civil engineering construction plans using AutoCAD

Draft plan sheets, details, profiles, and related design documents

Apply established company and industry drafting standards

Incorporate markups and revisions from engineers and project managers

Help create technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation

Assist with preparation of permit applications and submission packages

Support file organization, document management, and other administrative project tasks

Learn how engineering concepts are translated into construction documents and regulatory submittals

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to follow standards, templates, and technical instructions consistently

Good spatial reasoning and visualization skills

Ability to understand how individual drawing elements fit into an overall project

Strong written and organizational skills for reports and documentation

Ability to learn and willingness accept feedback

Dependability and ability to work in an office team environment
Preferred Qualifications

Coursework, training, or certification in AutoCAD / CAD drafting

Experience with technical drawing, drafting, architecture, engineering graphics, or design software

Interest in civil engineering, land development, transportation, utilities, or infrastructure projects

No prior professional experience is required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Success in this role requires strong attention to standards, accuracy, and the ability to visualize how a project is constructed from plan drawings.