Roadway Design Intern: Launch Your Civil Engineering Career

RaganSmith; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking Transportation Engineer Interns in our Nashville office for the summer of 2027 focusing on roadway design. The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), assisting with design tasks on a variety of infrastructure projects within transportation.

Responsibilities include planning and design of roadway projects, evaluating design alternatives, producing drawings with MicroStation and OPEN ROADS, and supporting

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Open Roads Designer, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of roadway and highway projects, including plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Evaluate design alternatives by analyzing alignments, typical sections, right-of-way needs, and costs.
• Support reviews of transportation plans and documents for compliance with standards and scope.
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives by analyzing basic engineering parameters and constraints.
• Analyze key design features to ensure alignment with project purpose and technical requirements.
• Utilize MicroStation and ORD to produce drawings, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Support preparation of technical reports, memoranda, and engineering studies.
• Participate in site visits, field activities, and data collection.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Adaptable and deadline-driven

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking Transportation Engineer Interns in our Nashville office for the summer of 2027 focusing on roadway design. The Engineer Intern supports project teams under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), assisting with design tasks on a variety of infrastructure projects within transportation.

Responsibilities include planning and design of roadway projects, evaluating design alternatives, producing drawings with MicroStation and OPEN ROADS, and supporting