On-site Summer Transportation Design Internship in Portland

DOWL; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL is seeking a Transportation Design Intern for Summer 2027 in Portland, OR. You will join a multi-disciplinary team focusing on transportation planning, design, and related civil engineering tasks as part of one of the firm’s core service areas.

Ideal candidates are civil engineering students with hands-on interest in roadway improvements, traffic studies, and collaborative project work. This internship provides exposure to multiple DOWL service areas and mentorship from experienced

Qualifications

• One to two years of college-level coursework toward a civil engineering degree.
• Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable.
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects.
• Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting.
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.
• Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping.
• Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work.
• Assist with writing and editing construction specifications.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications. Estimate construction costs.
• Perform construction inspection of roadway project.
• Perform materials testing in support of our lab technicians.
• Other engineering related duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

MS Project

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

DOWL is seeking a Transportation Design Intern for Summer 2027 in Portland, OR. You will join a multi-disciplinary team focusing on transportation planning, design, and related civil engineering tasks as part of one of the firm’s core service areas.

Ideal candidates are civil engineering students with hands-on interest in roadway improvements, traffic studies, and collaborative project work. This internship provides exposure to multiple DOWL service areas and mentorship from experienced