Engineer Intern I - Transportation

Cowan Group Engineering, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Company events

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is seeking an Engineer Intern I to build a solid civil engineering foundation through hands-on design and project delivery. You will work with experienced engineers on transportation, water/wastewater, and site planning projects, from concept through final plans and construction support.

This position offers growth toward licensure, exposure to full project lifecycles, and collaboration with project teams while contributing to practical infrastructure solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university by start date.
• FE examination strongly preferred; may be completed before graduation.
• EI certification required for classification as Engineer Intern I.
• 1–3 years of related engineering experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and deadline management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual and final engineering design and construction plan prep.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze data per codes and standards.
• Conduct site visits and gather project information.
• Develop design sketches for review by engineers or managers.
• Address review comments from clients and agencies.
• Prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, specs, bid items, and documentation.
• Prepare documents for regulatory and funding agencies.
• Coordinate with project team members and subconsultants.
• Review work for accuracy and project requirements.
• Support drawing preparation and engineering exhibits.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Job Title

Location

Category

Job Type

Full-time

Entry Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Who We Are

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is a growing civil engineering firm serving federal, state, local, and private clients. Our work includes transportation, water and wastewater, site planning and development, land surveying, construction management, planning, and program management. Our culture is built around communication, integrity, service, growth, and investing in our people through meaningful work and professional development.

With CGE, you are part of a team. We provide opportunities for accelerated personal and professional growth while delivering practical engineering solutions for our clients and communities.

Job Requirements

Job Description

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is seeking a motivated Engineer Intern I ready to build a strong foundation in civil engineering through hands‑on design and project delivery. Opportunities are available in transportation, water/wastewater, and site planning and development. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers on real‑world infrastructure and development projects, contributing to design from early concepts through final plans and construction support. You will perform meaningful technical work, participate in site visits, coordinate with project teams, and take on increasing responsibility as your skills grow. This position offers a strong opportunity to develop your design capabilities, understand the full project lifecycle, and build toward greater project responsibility and professional licensure at CGE.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with conceptual and final engineering design and preparation of construction plans.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze technical design data using applicable codes, standards, and design software.
• Conduct site visits and gather project and field information.
• Develop design sketches and project elements for review by a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Address review comments from clients, agencies, and other reviewing parties.
• Prepare quantity calculations, construction cost estimates, technical specifications, bid items, and project documentation.
• Prepare documents required by regulatory and funding agencies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, subconsultants, and other members of the project team.
• Review work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support preparation of drawings, plats, maps, easements, cross sections, and other engineering exhibits.

Job Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university by the position start date.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is strongly preferred. The FE may be completed before graduation.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification is required for classification as Engineer Intern I. Candidates who have passed the FE and are awaiting graduation, a final transcript, or completion of the EI certification process are encouraged to apply and may be classified as an Engineering Graduate until EI certification is received.
• One to three years of related engineering experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members.
• 100% company‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays and an additional paid birthday holiday.
• Company‑sponsored events and outings.
• Professional development and opportunities for increasing technical and project responsibility.

CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.