Highway Engineering Intern McKinney, TX

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; McKinney, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) invites students in Civil Engineering to join its McKinney, Texas office for an internship program. Interns will work on real projects under experienced staff, contributing to design updates and data gathering while gaining hands-on experience in transportation/highway projects.

Immigration sponsorship is not available, except for qualified TN visa candidates. The internship includes exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads, and PowerGeopak workflows and

Qualifications

• Full-time student, rising junior or senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering.
• Coursework in related field is preferred.
• Previous internship experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Edit and update engineering drawings and projects in MicroStation with PowerGeopak and OpenRoads Designer.
• Obtain design data from adjacent or similar projects and go-bys.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate new small-scale projects.
• Assemble data and research such as site information and design standards.
• Contribute inputs on solutions using basic engineering fundamentals.
• Assist with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized projects.
• Develop and prepare specifications; maintain project documentation.
• Participate in weekly seminars and end-of-internship presentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

PowerGeopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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

• 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 anundergraduate 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.