Highway Engineering Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson invites a Highway Engineering Intern to join our McKinney, TX office for hands-on experience on real highway projects. You will work with seasoned engineers, gaining practical exposure to data collection, drafting, and project coordination using MicroStation, Power Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer.

The program emphasizes learning by doing: you will enter data, assist with layouts, gather design data, and contribute to project documentation and seminars, culminating in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering with interest in transportation/highway projects.
• Coursework or interest in civil/structural design and drafting.
• Previous internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into systems.
• Edit and update engineering drawings in MicroStation with Power Geopak and OpenRoads Designer.
• Obtain design data from adjacent or similar projects and go-bys.
• Coordinate new small-scale projects with a team.
• Assemble data and research site information and design standards.
• Provide input on solutions using basic engineering fundamentals.
• Assist with layout and design of routine small/medium projects.
• Develop and prepare specifications and maintain project documentation.
• Participate in weekly seminars and final internship presentation.

Skills

Data entry

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Power Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Highway Engineering Intern

Category

Internships

Location

McKinney, TX

Position Type

Intern

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary 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 McKinney, Texas office. Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field utilizing their education. Immigration 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-sized 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 Experience

• 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.