Acorn Engineering, Inc.

Design Engineer Intern | Civil Engineer

Portland, ME

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Seniority: Internship
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 21 Oct 2026

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Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm, has a seasonal, summer opportunity for a Design Engineer Intern in their Portland office.

Responsibilities include assisting with:

CAD site design

stormwater inspections

regulatory permitting

construction administration

Planning Board submissions

Acorn’s current projects include:

permitting for community solar farms

floodplain and watershed restoration

municipal parks including artwork installations

urban infill developments

affordable housing projects throughout the State

Acorn partners with high quality clientele and champions their projects from initial concept, through planning board approval to final completion. This is an exciting opportunity to assist a small (but growing) firm with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. We look to empower our employees and provide them with the tools to be successful. Please note that this is not a hybrid position and requires the selected candidate to be in-person, five days a week in our Portland office.

Requirements

Capabilities and Credentials

Current Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with a concentration on water resources

Strong technical and engineering design skills

Proficiency in AutoCad Civil 3D & HydroCAD

Understanding of Local, Maine and Federal permitting regulations and applications

Understanding of stormwater treatment design

Valid driver’s license required

Compensation

We offer competitive pay and paid company holidays.

Candidate Application and Evaluation

Please include cover letter stating qualifications and detailing how your past work experience makes you the best candidate for this position. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about Acorn Engineering by following #acornseedtosite on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Type: Seasonal

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