Civil Engineering Intern — Highway & Bridge Design

JT Engineering, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Social events

Philanthropy opportunities

Flexible work environment

Casual dress code

Collaborative culture

Job summary

JT Engineering, Inc. invites enthusiastic civil engineering students to join our summer internship program in Wisconsin’s Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire offices.

This hands-on position provides real design and construction experience as part of a collaborative team shaping infrastructure across the state. You will assist in highway and bridge design tasks, draft using AutoCAD Civil 3D, perform basic calculations, and contribute to design reports while gaining exposure to various

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, organized, monitors own work to ensure quality, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate on complex problems for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in highway and bridge design tasks, ensuring your work adds value to active infrastructure projects.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software to draft roadway layouts under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Perform basic design calculations and assist with engineering tasks that bring your academic learning to life.
• Help prepare design reports and technical documents that clearly communicate project details and support team coordination.
• Participate in construction site visits, assist with inspections, record measurements, and complete daily reports that reflect site progress.
• Assist in checking field data and calculations using standard engineering practices, helping maintain project integrity.
• Strengthen your understanding of highway plans and specifications by working directly with project materials and team guidance.
• Assist with CAD drafting or cost estimating tasks to support the team and gain exposure to different parts of the project lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

JT Engineering, Inc. invites enthusiastic civil engineering students to join our summer internship program in Wisconsin’s Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire offices.

This hands-on position provides real design and construction experience as part of a collaborative team shaping infrastructure across the state. You will assist in highway and bridge design tasks, draft using AutoCAD Civil 3D, perform basic calculations, and contribute to design reports while gaining exposure to various