Student Intern 2027 - Transportation Design

Stanley Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Chicago, IL is seeking a Student Intern to work in Transportation Market on civil engineering tasks, gaining experience in drainage, highway and airfield design, and site design for local and national projects.

The role involves drafting with Bentley OpenRoads, collaborating with senior designers, and occasional field work, with opportunities to contribute to design computations and estimates.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college Sophomore enrolled in a four-year program.
• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication and MS Office experience.
• Experience with design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transportation related design and drafting tasks using Bentley - OpenRoads Designer, Roadway Design Software.
• Work closely with senior designers and design teams to solve engineering problems and produce high quality design documents.
• Occasional field related tasks.
• Preparation and checking of design computations and quantity estimates.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Sophomore status in college

Enrolled in a four-year college

Pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job Title - Student Intern 2026, Transportation Design

Location - Chicago, IL

Job Type – Onsite

Requisition ID - 11339

We are currently seeking a talented Student Intern to work in our Transportation Market on a wide range of general civil engineering tasks for our Chicago, IL office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in drainage design, highway and airfield design, and civil engineering site design projects on local, national, and international projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Transportation related design and drafting tasks using Bentley - OpenRoads Designer, Roadway Design Software
• Work closely with senior designers and design teams to solve engineering problems and produce high quality design documents
• Occasional field related tasks
• Preparation and checking of design computations and quantity estimates

Required Qualifications:

• Must have attained a minimum status of a college Sophomore AND
• Current and active enrollment in a four-year college or university AND
• Must be actively pursuing a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Must possess strong communication skills
• Possess experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD software is preferred
• Previous experience with engineering design and analysis software is a plus

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