Highway Engineering Intern

JMT; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT is offering a hands‑on internship program in Round Rock, Texas, for engineering students pursuing civil engineering degrees with an interest in transportation projects. The role involves data entry, drawing edits, data gathering, and teamwork on small to medium projects under experienced staff.

Ideal candidates are full‑time students (rising juniors/seniors) with coursework in related fields and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Full‑time student, rising junior or senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in transportation/highway engineering projects.
• Strong interest in applying civil engineering concepts to real projects.
• Coursework in related field is preferred.
• Previous internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into systems and maintain project records.
• Edit and update engineering drawings using MicroStation, PowerGeopak and OpenRoads Designer.
• Obtain design data from adjacent or similar projects and go‑bys for accuracy.
• Coordinate small to medium projects with the team.
• Assemble data and research design standards and site information.
• Provide input on solutions using basic engineering fundamentals.
• Assist with layout and design of routine small to medium projects.
• Develop and prepare project specifications.
• Maintain current project documentation.
• Participate in weekly seminars and the internship program presentations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transportation engineering

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

PowerGeopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job Description

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary:

JMT’s hands‑on Internship Program provides opportunity to work first‑hand on real projects with experienced staff in our Round Rock, Texas office. Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field utilizing their education.

mmigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Enter data into systems
• Make edits and updates to existing engineering drawings and projects in MicroStation with Power Geopak and OpenRoads Designer
• Obtain design data from adjacent or similar projects and go-bys
• Work with a team to coordinate new small‑scale projects
• Assemble data and research such as specific design standards and site information
• Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals
• Assist with layout and design of routine small and medium‑size engineering projects
• Develop and prepare specifications
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation
• Participate in weekly seminars and end‑of‑internship presentation through the JMT Internship Program

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Full time student, rising junior or senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in transportation / highway engineering projects

Qualifications Preferred

• Coursework in related field
• Previous internship experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.