Roadway & Transportation Design Intern

DOWL; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL is seeking a civil engineering student for an internship in our Transportation Planning and Design group in Reno, NV for Summer 2027. You will join a dynamic team to develop roadway improvements and support transportation projects, gaining exposure to Civil & Land Development, Water & Environmental Services, and Structures teams.

As an intern, you will establish site conditions, perform calculations, draft with AutoCAD, coordinate with agencies, and assist in construction documentation and

Qualifications

• One to two years of college-level course work in civil engineering.
• Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• AutoCAD knowledge is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects.
• Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting.
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.
• Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping.
• Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work.
• Assist with writing and editing construction specifications.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications. Estimate construction costs.
• Assist survey crews.
• Perform construction inspection of roadway project.
• Perform materials testing in support of our lab technicians.
• Other engineering related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & interpreting journals

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college coursework in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

DOWL is seeking a civil engineering student for an internship in our Transportation Planning and Design group in Reno, NV for Summer 2027. You will join a dynamic team to develop roadway improvements and support transportation projects, gaining exposure to Civil & Land Development, Water & Environmental Services, and Structures teams.

As an intern, you will establish site conditions, perform calculations, draft with AutoCAD, coordinate with agencies, and assist in construction documentation and