Build Your Future in STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Rewarding Careers, Innovation, Impact, and Advancement.
STEAM careers are at the heart of solving today’s biggest challenges and shaping the communities of tomorrow. At Interstate Engineering, we offer rewarding roles where your skills help design, build, and maintain vital infrastructure that supports everyday life.
For example, civil engineers play a crucial role in designing, constructing, and maintaining roads, bridges, and buildings. They work closely with experts across STEAM fields to bring advanced technologies and innovative solutions to every project. Whether your passion lies in engineering, surveying, GIS, or environmental science, you’ll find a place to grow, contribute, and succeed.
Below are just a few of the STEAM careers available at Interstate Engineering that offer competitive compensation, mentorship opportunities, and a clear path to success.
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Civil Engineers
What Civil Engineers Do
Design and Planning: Create detailed designs and plans for infrastructure projects, considering structural integrity, safety, functionality, and environmental impact.
Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of a project, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and resource allocation.
Construction Supervision: Verify construction activities adhere to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Site Investigation: Conduct site investigations to assess geological and environmental conditions and determine the feasibility of construction.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential risks, materials, and costs involved in a project.
Technical Advice: Provide technical advice and creative solutions for construction challenges.
Compliance: Confirm projects comply with government regulations and industry standards.
Work Environment
Civil engineers work in a variety of locations and conditions. It is common for them to split their time between working in an office and working outdoors at construction sites so that they can monitor operations or solve problems on-site.
How To Become A Civil Engineer
Civil engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technologies, or a related field, such as construction. Programs in civil engineering and civil engineering technology include coursework in math, statistics, engineering mechanics and systems, and fluid dynamics, depending on the specialty.
CADD Designers & Drafters
What CADD Designers & Drafters Do
Create Technical Drawings: Use CADD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks to produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings.
Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with engineers, architects, and project managers to confirm designs meet project specifications.
Revise Designs: Update and modify existing drawings based on new information or feedback.
Maintain Standards: Verify all drawings adhere to industry standards and regulations.
Prepare Documentation: Generate related technical documents, such as material lists and cost estimates.
Conduct Field Visits: Occasionally visit project sites to gather data and ensure accuracy of designs.
Work Environment
Although drafters spend much of their time working on computers in an office, some may visit job sites to collaborate with architects, surveyors, and engineers. Most drafters work full time.
How To Become A CADD Designer or CADD Drafter
Drafters typically complete education after high school, often through a program at a community college or technical school. Some programs lead to an associate of applied science in drafting or a related degree. Others result in a certificate or diploma.
Drone Pilots
What Drone Pilots Do
Aerial Surveys: Conduct aerial surveys to collect data on land, structures, and infrastructure.
Mapping and Modeling: Create detailed maps and 3D models using drone-captured imagery.
Inspection and Monitoring: Inspect construction sites, monitor progress, and identify potential issues.
Data Analysis: Analyze collected data to assist engineers in decision-making and project planning.
Safety Checks: Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks to ensure compliance with regulations.
Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot drone equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Regulatory Compliance: Verify all drone operations comply with FAA regulations and company policies.
Work Environment
Depending on the specific job duties, drone pilots work in the field and in the office. Fieldwork involves working outdoors in all types of weather, walking long distances, and standing for extended periods while taking measurements. Office work involves downloading data and images from aerial surveys and formulating that data into a readable version.
How To Become A Drone Pilot
Drone pilots typically take classes in technology, mechanics, and computers. As part of the survey team, drone pilots will typically need a bachelor’s degree. Some colleges and universities offer programs that prepare students to become licensed surveyors. Commercial drone pilots also need to obtain a FAA Part 107 license.
GIS Specialists
What GIS Specialists Do
Data Collection and Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret geographic data to support engineering projects.
Mapping and Visualization: Create detailed maps and visual representations of spatial data using GIS software.
Database Management: Develop and maintain GIS databases with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
Spatial Analysis: Perform spatial analysis to identify patterns, relationships, and trends in geographic data.
Technical Support: Provide technical support and training to team members on GIS applications and tools.
Integration with Other
Technologies: Integrate GIS with other technologies, such as CAD and GPS, to enhance project outcomes.
Compliance and Documentation: Confirm all GIS activities comply with relevant regulations and maintain detailed documentation of processes and findings.
Work Environment
While GIS specialists spend most of their time in offices, some may work in the field visiting the area they are mapping to gather or verify data. Most GIS specialists work full time during typical business hours. They may work longer days when doing field work.
How To Become A GIS Specialist
To become a GIS specialist, one typically completes a GIS certificate program or earns a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Essential skills include geography, verbal and written communication, analytical and mathematical abilities, and information gathering. Computer science skills are also beneficial for using and developing GIS programs.
Surveyors
What Surveyors Do
Conduct Land Surveys: Perform detailed land surveys to determine precise measurements of project areas.
Prepare Reports and Maps: Create and maintain sketches, maps, and reports based on survey data.
Boundary Determination: Establish legal property boundaries and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Collaborate with Teams: Work with engineers, architects, and construction managers to provide essential data for project planning and execution.
Operate Surveying Instruments: Use tools like GPS, theodolites, and drones to capture accurate site details.
Monitor Site Changes: Track changes in land conditions, such as erosion, and update project plans accordingly.
Ensure Accuracy: Verify the accuracy of construction works relative to approved plans and site layouts.
Work Environment
Depending on the specific job duties, surveying involves both fieldwork and office work. Fieldwork involves working outdoors in all types of weather, walking long distances, and standing for extended periods while taking measurements. Surveyors sometimes climb hills with heavy packs of surveying instruments. When working near hazards such as traffic, surveyors generally wear brightly colored or reflective vests so they may be seen more easily.
How To Become A Surveyor
Most surveyors hold a bachelor’s degree in surveying and mapping, surveying and geomatics, or surveying engineering technology. Some complete programs in related fields such as civil engineering or forestry. Students should pursue programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Technicians
What Technicians Do
Assist in Design and Planning: Support civil engineers in the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and designs for projects.
Conduct Field Surveys: Perform site visits to collect data and conduct inspections for civil engineering projects.
Use CAD Software: Create and modify engineering designs using computer-aided design (CAD) systems.
Estimate Costs: Help estimate costs related to labor, materials, and equipment for projects.
Monitor Construction: Coordinate with contractors to monitor project quality and adherence to design specifications.
Test Materials: Assist in testing materials used in construction projects, verifying they meet project specifications.
Document Findings: Record findings, prepare reports, and document project details and data.
Work Environment
Civil engineering technicians work in offices, helping civil engineers and surveyors plan and design projects. They also visit construction job sites to collect or test materials or to observe activities as a project inspector.
How To Become A Technician
Courses in chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry are recommended. While an associate degree is often preferred by employers, it’s not always required. Technical or vocational schools offer programs awarding certificates or diplomas. Coursework may cover engineering, design, and sciences. Some employers require a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology for civil engineering technicians.
Landscape Architects
What Landscape Architects Do
Conduct Research and Data Analysis: Gather and analyze data to inform design and planning decisions.
Develop Land Use Plans: Create plans for land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, and transportation networks.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with public officials, developers, and the community to establish project goals and guidelines.
Review Site Plans: Review site plans submitted by developers meet regulatory standards and fit within the broader urban framework.
Utilize GIS Tools: Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze and present spatial data.
Prepare Reports: Generate reports and present findings to stakeholders and policy boards.
Manage Public Participation: Facilitate public participation processes to incorporate community input into planning decisions.
Stay Updated on Regulations: Keep abreast of environmental regulations, zoning laws, and other pertinent legislation.
Work Environment
Most planners work for government, real estate developers, nonprofits, or consulting firms, collaborating with public officials, engineers, architects, and developers. Good communication skills are essential for presentations, meetings, and project management. Urban planners split their time between office work and fieldwork, often traveling to different project sites for research and assessments.
How To Become A Landscape Architect
Typically, the minimum requirement to obtain an entry-level job in urban planning is a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related degree such as geography, economics, political science, engineering or environmental studies. Many planners also have a master’s degree in planning, which is typically earned by completing a two-year program.