Internship - Transportation Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Coltville (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill in Hartford, CT offers a 12-week paid Transportation Engineer internship in the Highway & Traffic group. The role focuses on highway, roadway, and traffic design, with hybrid in-office and remote work.

You will gain hands-on experience on real client projects, perform field visits, data collection, and use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Synchro. Pursuing a civil/transportation engineering degree with GPA 3.0+ is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering and/or transportation engineering.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or similar programs is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway and traffic engineering design, including signals, signs, and pavement markings
• Support traffic studies, data collection, and analysis of traffic flow and patterns
• Contribute to transportation planning and traffic impact studies, including permit applications
• Conduct field visits, surveys, and construction support activities
• Prepare technical reports and utilize design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Synchro

Skills

Physical stamina

Education

Pursuing civil/transportation engineering degree

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Internship - Transportation Engineer

Department: Highway & Traffic

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Hartford, CT

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

The Transportation Business Unit is seeking an engineering intern to support a variety of projects, with a focus on highway, roadway, and traffic engineering design.

Our internship program is a 12-week paid summer program. We offer in depth work experience on real client projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. The position is full-time Monday through Friday and may sit out of Hartford, CT.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway and traffic engineering design, including signals, signs, and pavement markings
• Support traffic studies, data collection, and analysis of traffic flow and patterns
• Contribute to transportation planning and traffic impact studies, including permit applications
• Conduct field visits, surveys, and construction support activities
• Prepare technical reports and utilize design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Synchro

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering and/or transportation engineering
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or similiar programs is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office programs
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. of equipment

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affidative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

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