Transportation Design Intern - Summer 2027

Why DOWL? DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued.  We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Transportation Planning and Design Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

This internship will be for summer 2027! Summary DOWL is looking for an enthusiastic Transportation Intern to provide engineering assistance on a wide variety of engineering projects. The objective of this internship program is to find candidates that are passionate about civil engineering and provide personal, one-on-one mentorship to help them gain knowledge and experience with design projects. During the internship, the successful candidate will use various applications and software to analyze, develop, draft, write, and prepare design packages to support the primary engineering discipline assigned such as Transportation & Structures, Water & Environmental Services, Civil & Land Development, and Construction-Related Services groups.

Duties may include performing field work to gather data, providing construction administration support, and inspections services. DOWL is a growing, multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices throughout the western United States from Arizona to Alaska. DOWL’s core values are:  Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity and Inclusion, and for over 60 years we’ve been doing just that – solving infrastructure challenges in extraordinary ways.

At DOWL, we believe we’re in the business of developing exceptional engineers through execution of exceptional projects. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit us on the web at www.DOWL.com . Qualifications To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience One to two years of college-level course work in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering. Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assist with field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, project design, and construction inspection.

Perform engineering calculations in support of design projects. Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications to estimate construction costs. Perform AutoCAD drafting support. Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping. Assist with writing and editing of construction specifications and technical reports. Other engineering related duties as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present informati