Roadway Engineering Intern — Hands-On Civil Projects

GFT; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT, a private AEC firm, invites you to join its roadway team in Columbus, OH as a Roadway Engineering Intern. You will support real client projects by creating drawings with AutoCAD or MicroStation, perform basic calculations, and participate in field inspections to support project needs.

The internship emphasizes mentorship from senior engineers, with a pathway to full-time employment and hands-on experience with Civil 3D and HEC-RAS.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated interest or prior internship in Roadway/Highway Engineering (design, inspection, construction).
• Basic proficiency in CAD, spreadsheets, interpreting drawings, and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering/construction drawings using MicroStation or AutoCAD for client projects.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and input data into analysis software.
• Participate in field assignments such as roadway inspections to support project needs.
• Review drawings, proofs, and provide engineering support across project phases.

Skills

CAD experience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

Job description

GFT, a private AEC firm, invites you to join its roadway team in Columbus, OH as a Roadway Engineering Intern. You will support real client projects by creating drawings with AutoCAD or MicroStation, perform basic calculations, and participate in field inspections to support project needs.

The internship emphasizes mentorship from senior engineers, with a pathway to full-time employment and hands-on experience with Civil 3D and HEC-RAS.