Co-Op Engineer: Highway and Transportation – Fall/Winter 2025-2026

HNTB; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Co-op Engineers for their King of Prussia office. This internship offers a unique opportunity to assist with various engineering tasks, including highway design and drafting. You'll gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, working on significant transportation projects while developing essential skills. Ideal for students pursuing engineering degrees, this role emphasizes practical learning and professional growth, setting the stage for a meaningful career in infrastructure development. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in community building!

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing highway design documents and cost estimates.
• Develop CAD drafting skills and participate in field visits.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with various tasks and design efforts.
• Help prepare engineering drawings and documents.

Skills

Basic understanding of engineering principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to follow directions

Organizational skills

Basic engineering calculations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current enrollment in an accredited engineering program

Completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

OpenRoads

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter. With over a century of delivering solutions for complex infrastructure projects nationwide, we are experiencing historic growth. Join our team of employee-owners during this exciting time.

This internship involves assisting assigned departments or projects by performing basic engineering tasks aligned with standard post-secondary engineering curricula.

HNTB, with more than 100 years of sustainable growth, is a leading engineering, architecture, and planning firm. Employee-owned, with over 6,000 employees across 70+ offices, we serve clients in the highway and transportation sectors with integrity and technical excellence. Our project portfolio includes notable projects such as Brightline in Miami, Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Extension in Seattle, the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Under close supervision, you will support the Transportation Department by performing basic engineering tasks, including designing highway, bridge, and transit system projects. Our team designs key infrastructure for clients like PennDOT, PA Turnpike, SEPTA, and Amtrak.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in preparing highway design documents, including alignments, design criteria, signing, pavement markings, traffic control, utility coordination, right-of-way, drainage, grading, and cost estimates.
2. Participating in field visits or client meetings.
3. Developing CAD drafting skills.

We are seeking Co-op Engineers for our Philadelphia and King of Prussia, PA offices for Fall/Winter 2025-2026. Relocation and housing are not provided.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist engineering teams with various tasks.
• Support research, development, and design efforts.
• Help prepare engineering drawings and documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.

What You’ll Bring:

• Basic understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow directions from peers and supervisors.
• Understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations.
• Organizational skills for managing information in drawings or documents.

What We Prefer:

• Completion of at least 2 years of post-secondary engineering coursework.
• Basic knowledge of drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, or OpenRoads).
• Interest in highway design and transportation projects.

Additional Information:

See benefits details at: HNTB Total Rewards

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.