Highway Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

RS&H; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Summer 2026 Transportation/Highway Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Business Unit. You will collaborate with and be mentored by senior engineering staff on design and plan preparation for roadway projects, gaining hands-on experience in the transportation field.

This internship offers real-world exposure to calculations, data collection, and use of engineering software, with opportunities to contribute to planning and deliverables while aligning

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles.
• Prepare and revise plan documents details.
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation.
• Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment.
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Strong work ethic

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Summer 2026 Transportation/Highway Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Business Unit in our Jacksonville, Florida headquarters.

The Transportation/Highway Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on both design and plan preparation for roadway design. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation Engineering Industry.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Summer 2026 Transportation/Highway Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Business Unit in our Jacksonville, Florida headquarters. The Transportation/Highway Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on both design and plan preparation for roadway design. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation Engineering Industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents details
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET - accredited university
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values

Preferred Qualifications

• 2.5 GPA or above
• Prior internship or related experience
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Experience or exposure to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans preparation and design standards
• Specific interest in Transportation/Roadway Design
• Anticipated graduation from Undergraduate Program in December 2028 or May 2029

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The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans, to complex segmental bridges, our teams are working in the field and in the office while providing the highest quality infrastructure and facility solutions. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

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