Summer 2026

Civil Engineer Intern

Posted on 5/12/2026

Hargrove

Hargrove

201-500 employees

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

No salary listed

Mobile, AL, USA

In Person

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
CAD
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree Program in Civil Engineering at an accredited university is required.
  • Structural coursework is required for structural engineering internships or coops.
  • GPA 2.7 or above Required.
  • Basic knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Begin developing virtual team skills and familiarity with interoffice execution.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Responsibilities
  • Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
  • Assisting in developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks.
  • Assisting in producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
  • Assisting in producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with projects.
  • Assisting in producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
  • Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
  • Assisting with filing, print scanning, copying and other departmental support tasks.

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnership with Generational Wealth Advisors expands estate planning services for high-net-worth clients.
  • 2,103-person workforce and advanced fabrication capabilities position Hargrove for large-scale corporate event recovery.
  • EPC division captures capital project opportunities in energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Virtual event platforms capturing 35–38% market share by end-2026, threatening core fabrication business.
  • Corporate event budgets remain 15–20% below 2019 levels, reducing demand for design services.
  • Supply chain delays force cost absorption on fixed-price contracts, compressing margins significantly.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • 365,000 sq ft Lanham facility enables scalable, in-house fabrication for immersive corporate events.
  • Named to Event Marketer's 2025 Fab 50 and EXHIBITOR 2026 Top 40 lists.
  • Hargrove Engineers & Constructors EPC division diversifies beyond experiential into industrial projects.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 23rd, 2021
Generational Wealth Advisors partners with Hargrove Inc.

Generational Wealth Advisors (GWA), the wealth management team within Generational Group (GG), a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce a new strategic relationship with the Hargrove Firm, Estate and Trust Attorneys (Hargrove).