Highway Engineering Co-op — Spring 2027 (Paid, Full-Time)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites applications for the Highway Engineering Co-opSpring 2027. Co-ops work with engineers on on-site visits, plans, and analyses, gaining experience on significant highway and bridge projects while networking across the Commonwealth.

The program runs January to May/June with a full-time commitment and practical exposure to field investigations, design work, and environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for highway/bridge projects.
• Gather data for engineering/environmental reports and studies.
• Perform calculations related to survey, traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow, and materials quantities.
• Conduct field investigations to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental, or traffic problems.
• Review licenses/permits and construction service payment estimates/invoices.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites applications for the Highway Engineering Co-opSpring 2027. Co-ops work with engineers on on-site visits, plans, and analyses, gaining experience on significant highway and bridge projects while networking across the Commonwealth.

The program runs January to May/June with a full-time commitment and practical exposure to field investigations, design work, and environmental considerations.