Roadway Design Intern

Poutrix; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401K

Paid parental leave

15 days PTO

Salary range $22.00 – $31.00 / hour

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking an entry-level Transportation Roadway Intern for Fall 2026 to join its teams in Nashville, TN. The role offers mentoring and training in roadway transportation design, allowing interns to prepare conceptual designs and construction plans.

Responsibilities include using OpenRoads design software, creating geometric designs, and assisting in transportation planning reports. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Benefits include medical coverage, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Currently seeking a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another closely related field.
• Experience using OpenRoads and MicroStation is preferred.
• Basic understanding of geometric and traffic operations principles including AASHTO and MUTCD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and construction plans using Open Roads design software.
• Create engineering designs involving geometric design of highways and streets.
• Assist with completion of transportation planning reports and roadway safety studies.

Skills

OpenRoads design software

MicroStation

Traffic engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking an entry‑level Transportation Roadway Intern for Fall 2026 to join our teams in Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville, TN. In this position, you will have the opportunity to be mentored and trained by technical experts in the field of roadway transportation design.

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, you'll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground‑breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening public places that bring people together.

The role sits within our global business Mobility. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role Accountabilities

As a Transportation Roadway Intern, you will prepare conceptual designs and construction plans through the utilization of Open Roads design software. You will also create engineering designs involving geometric design of highways and streets, drainage design (hydrology and hydraulics), and completing construction engineering and inspection tasks. Additionally, experience in the collection of traffic and highway field data and proficiency in using software platforms such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, and related design and office software are integral to the position as you assist with completion of transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies, and various traffic engineering projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Currently seeking Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• Experience using OpenRoads
• Basic understanding of the application of geometric and traffic operations principles including AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT requirements/policies

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• EAP
• 401K
• STD and LTD
• AD&D and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year
• Salary range $22.00 – $31.00 / hour