Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing internship in Nepal
Support civil and structural projects, site visits and design work with engineering teams in Nepal.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing intern in Nepal, you might:
- Help prepare drawings and plans in CAD software.
- Join site visits and record progress with notes and photos.
- Help with surveys and measurements.
- Prepare material lists and simple quantity estimates.
- Write reports and keep project records up to date.
You'll build technical, site and teamwork skills, and see how engineers in Nepal plan for mountains and earthquakes. Sign-off on designs stays with registered engineers.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Civil engineering in Kathmandu and Nepal
Nepal is a mountain country in an active earthquake zone, and that shapes its engineering. After the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, the government set up the National Reconstruction Authority to lead the rebuilding. The World Bank described the housing program as building back better, with technical staff checking that homes met safer standards. Buildings in Nepal follow a national building code.
Engineers are registered by the Nepal Engineering Council, which also regulates the profession. In steep terrain, civil work often means roads, bridges, water supply, buildings and hydropower. As an intern you support the team and learn from registered engineers, and you don't sign off on drawings or designs. Depending on your host, you might help with drawings, site visits, surveys, quantity lists or reports. Most of our interns in Nepal are based in Kathmandu. Tell your career advisor which part of civil engineering you prefer.
Job roles
Civil Engineering Intern
Help with plans, calculations and reports on buildings, roads or water projects.
Site Engineering Intern
Join site visits, record progress and help check that work follows the drawings.
Structural Design Support Intern
Help prepare drawings and check simple calculations with a senior engineer.
Surveying Intern
Help take measurements and turn field notes into maps and drawings.
Quantity and Cost Intern
Help list materials and prepare simple cost estimates.
Project Support Intern
Help track tasks, documents and deadlines on an engineering project.
Your exact tasks depend on your host organization and your field of study, and all our host organizations in Nepal work in English.
The industry
The Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing industry in Nepal
Economic impact
Roads, bridges, buildings and energy projects matter a great deal in a mountain country, and rebuilding after the 2015 earthquake put safer construction in focus.
Technology
CAD and structural analysis software are standard tools for design, and survey instruments help map steep ground.
Career opportunities
Civil, structural, water, energy and project roles are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Can I do a civil engineering internship in Nepal as a student?
Yes. Civil, structural and other engineering students and graduates are welcome, as are career changers. Your tasks depend on your host, so tell your career advisor what you study and what you want to learn.
Do I need to be a registered engineer to intern in Nepal?
No. In Nepal, engineers are registered by the Nepal Engineering Council. As an intern you support the team, and sign-off on designs stays with registered engineers.
Will I work on site or in an office?
It depends on your host. Some roles are mainly office and drawing work, and others include site visits. Tell your career advisor which you prefer, and we'll try to match you.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.