College Intern

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a College Intern focused on Transportation Engineering to join our Kansas City, MO office. You will perform hands-on work to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects and help envision your future career, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.

This internship provides exposure to highway, municipal roadway, and traffic engineering with a supportive team, training opportunities, and a culture committed to

Qualifications

• Currently a Civil Engineering student with an interest in Transportation Engineering.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Commute to office and work in an office environment.
• No remote work anticipated.
• Not sponsoring work visas.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on work applying your classroom knowledge to real projects.
• Assist project managers and collaborate with engineers.
• Learn about Wilson & Company’s culture and career paths.

Skills

Civil Engineering student

Transportation engineering interest

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Wilson & Company is looking for a College Intern focused on Transportation Engineering to join our Kansas City, MO office. As an Intern in our office: You will perform hands‑on work to apply your classroom experience to real‑world projects and help you envision your future career. You’ll be an active member of our team, working for our clients on projects with our most experienced engineers. You’ll be introduced to Wilson & Company’s culture, helping you evaluate our firm as a future career choice. You will solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate with partners to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.

Required Skills

• Civil Engineering student with an interest in a Transportation Engineering career, such as highway engineering, municipal roadway engineering, and traffic engineering.
• You will receive significant hands‑on and tutorial training on a number of these as an employee.
• Highly responsible and dependable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Positive attitude and an impeccable work ethic.
• Ability to work with a team under the direct supervision of a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Currently a Civil Engineering student with an interest in Transportation Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to commute to/from school to the office, and work in an office environment.
• No remote work anticipated.
• Capacity to manage and maintain a sustainable balance between school, internship, and personal demands.
• Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Hourly Earnings

Hourly Earnings: $22.00 - $24.00

About Us

About Us: For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award‑winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things. Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions. At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our employees, clients, and communities. We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks. Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success. Our commitment to excellence starts with our people. We know working for a company is about more than earning a paycheck; it’s about being part of an organization that aligns with your values and goals. When considering where to invest your time and talent, choosing a workplace that provides a fulfilling and enriching career experience is crucial. That’s where we come in.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings plans