Civil Engineering Intern: Design, CAD & Field Work

IdahoPTV; Shoshone (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department offers internships for civil engineering students across Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Boise, Shoshone, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. Interns gain hands-on exposure to design projects, data collection, CAD drafting, and site inspections under supervision.

Work hours vary by duty station and are limited to five months or less than twenty hours per week; internships may be summer-only or extended throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program (civil preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze information, make decisions, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with Design Projects: Support Engineers in the design and planning phases of transportation infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and traffic systems.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather field data, assist with traffic surveys, and help analyze the results to inform project planning and decision-making.
• CAD Drafting: Utilize OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and other drafting software to create and update project plans and drawings under the supervision of an Engineer.
• Construction Site Inspections: Participate in site visits to monitor construction progress, assess project conditions, and identify potential issues.
• Materials Testing: If WAQTC certified, assist with performing basic materials testing (soil, asphalt, concrete) and document results for ongoing projects.
• Traffic Studies: Assist in the collection and analysis of traffic data to support traffic flow improvements and transportation planning.
• Report Preparation: Help prepare project reports and technical documentation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Engineers, project managers, planners, and other professionals to gain experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering student

Job description

The Idaho Transportation Department offers internships for civil engineering students across Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Boise, Shoshone, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. Interns gain hands-on exposure to design projects, data collection, CAD drafting, and site inspections under supervision.

Work hours vary by duty station and are limited to five months or less than twenty hours per week; internships may be summer-only or extended throughout the year.