Roadway Design Intern: Hands-on Civil Engineering

Pape-Dawson

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Transportation Engineer Interns in our Nashville office for the summer of 2027, focusing on roadway design. You will support project teams under the supervision of a licensed P.E., gaining hands-on experience with design tools, documentation, and coordination.

Responsibilities include assisting with roadway design, evaluating alternatives, reviewing plans for standards, and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

Pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ORD, Word, and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and design of roadway projects with plans, specs, and cost estimates.
Evaluate design alternatives using typical sections, alignments, and ROW needs.
Support reviews of transportation plans for standards and scope.
Develop design alternatives by analyzing objectives and constraints.
Utilize CAD/design software to produce drawings and exhibits.
Prepare technical reports and engineering studies using approved formats.
Participate in site visits, field activities, and data collection.
Assist with redlines, submittals, and as-built drawings.