Roadway Engineering Intern: Shape Safer, Smarter Roads

Gannett Fleming; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, invites you to join a Roadway Engineering Intern role in Austin, TX. This paid internship runs mid-May through mid-August, with mentorship and potential conversion to full-time employment.

You will create drawings using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer/AutoCAD, perform basic calculations, participate in field inspections, and support project phases with reviews and reports.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest or prior internship in Roadway and Highway Engineering, including design, inspection, and construction.
• Basic proficiency in CAD, spreadsheets, interpreting design drawings, and technical writing.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support real client projects by creating engineering and construction drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD.
• Assist in fundamental engineering tasks such as conducting basic engineering calculations and inputting data into analysis software.
• Participate in field assignments, including inspections of roadways and highways to support project needs.
• Contribute to various project phases by reviewing drawings, proofreading reports, and performing related engineering support tasks.

Skills

Self-motivated team player

Verbal and written communication

Interest in roadway engineering

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program (undergrad/grad)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

Job description

GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, invites you to join a Roadway Engineering Intern role in Austin, TX. This paid internship runs mid-May through mid-August, with mentorship and potential conversion to full-time employment.

You will create drawings using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer/AutoCAD, perform basic calculations, participate in field inspections, and support project phases with reviews and reports.