Roads & Highways Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Shine BrightX LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Explore intern development initiative

Hands-on industry experience

Mentorship from professionals

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched 401(k)

Flexible work options

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is seeking an intern to provide administrative and operations support to the Roads & Highways Engineering staff in Denver. You will collaborate with engineers on roadway plan production tasks and perform simple drafting and CAD assignments following detailed instructions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related field, with 60 credit hours toward civil engineering by Summer 2026, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field.
• Completion of 60 credit hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by Summer 2026.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operations support to Roads & Highways Engineering staff.
• Collaborate with engineers on roadway plan production tasks.
• Perform simple drafting and CAD assignments following detailed instructions.
• Assist in the compilation of design data and preparation of construction plans.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Civil/related field

60 credit hours towards civil engineering ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Provide administrative and operations support to Roads & Highways Engineering staff
• Collaborate with engineers on roadway plan production tasks
• Perform simple drafting and CAD assignments following detailed instructions
• Assist in the compilation of design data and preparation of construction plans

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field
• Completion of 60 credit hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by Summer 2026
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary ranging from $25 to $31 depending on skills, experience, and location
• Participation in Explore, the intern development initiative
• Hands-on experience with industry leaders
• Support and mentorship from professionals throughout the business
• Career and educational exploration opportunities including client site visits, weekly lunch & learns, and various virtual or in-person activities
• For entry-level full-time employees, enrollment in Emerge, the new graduate experience, offering project opportunities, structured mentorship, formal business and soft-skills training, integration into an Emerging Professional Network, additional learning and development programs, and a tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, flexible work options, recognition programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits