Civil/Transportation Engineering Intern - Field & Design

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Training

Competitive Pay, 401(K) eligibility, -

Volunteer hours & Sick time

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking Civil/Transportation Engineering Interns to support surface transportation and infrastructure teams in Austin, TX. You will gain hands‑on experience across design, planning, traffic engineering, and field assignments while collaborating with engineers, planners, and project managers.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to multiple project types, and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Interest in transportation, roadway, municipal infrastructure, construction, or related civil engineering work.
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments based on project needs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions, learn new skills, and take ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to work full‑time during Summer 2027
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support civil, roadway, transportation, traffic, and municipal infrastructure projects under the guidance of experienced professionals
• Assist with the preparation of engineering plans, drawings, exhibits, reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and other project deliverables
• Support design activities involving roadway geometry, grading, drainage, erosion control, traffic control, pavement markings, signing, utilities, street lighting, and other infrastructure improvements
• Perform basic engineering calculations, research, data analysis, quantity calculations, and cost‑estimate support
• Assist with transportation planning, traffic studies, operational analyses, data collection, and existing‑condition evaluations
• Use industry‑standard engineering, drafting, transportation, and GIS software to develop plans, maps, figures, exhibits, and other technical materials
• Review applicable standards and assist with incorporating requirements into project deliverables
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, coordination activities, and quality‑control processes
• Support field activities that may include construction observation, materials testing coordination, site assessments, existing‑condition verification, or traffic data collection
• Maintain project records, construction quantities, daily reports, checklists, and other documentation when supporting construction administration activities
• Communicate project progress, questions, and observations with engineers, project managers, and other team members
• Work in both office and field environments and take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and experience develop

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Construction Eng

Tools

GIS software

Engineering design software

Job description

Ulteig is seeking Civil/Transportation Engineering Interns to support surface transportation and infrastructure teams in Austin, TX. You will gain hands‑on experience across design, planning, traffic engineering, and field assignments while collaborating with engineers, planners, and project managers.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to multiple project types, and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.