Roadway Engineering Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a full-time student intern pursuing an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in engineering projects.

Assist experienced engineers, prepare drawings, and support project documentation in a collaborative office and field environment. Responsibilities include site visits, assisting with design development, and contributing to presentation materials.

Qualifications

• Full time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in engineering projects.
• Coursework in a related field.
• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with design and production software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead engineers with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support.
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases.
• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials.
• Assist with construction phase activities, including site visits, RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and updating record drawings.
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed.
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field of engineering, utilizing their education.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead engineers with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support
• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases
• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials
• Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings
• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed
• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices
• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands‑on experience
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members
• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication
• Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials
• Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity
• Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others

• Full time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in engineering projects

Qualifications Preferred

• Coursework in a related field
• Previous internship or relevant work experience
• Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within an office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.