Student Intern - Transportation Engineering

CONSOR Engineers; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Denver is looking for a Transportation Engineering Student Intern to assist in transportation-related civil engineering projects. You will perform design tasks, utilize CADD software, and participate in field surveys. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and demonstrate a passion for learning. The internship offers a pay rate of $20–$25 per hour, with part-time hours increasing to full-time in summer.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with progress toward upper-division civil engineering coursework.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and growing in the engineering profession.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks with low to moderate complexity.
• Use CADD to develop working plans and drawings.
• Create and revise maps and diagrams.
• Participate in field survey activities.
• Prepare engineering reports and cost estimates.

Skills

Passion for learning

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

CADD software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Consor team as a Transportation Engineering Student Intern. Under the supervision of our engineering staff, you will evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to support transportation‑related civil engineering projects. You will receive clear instructions and technical guidance on project objectives, methods, and potential solutions. Assistance is provided by design engineers on most assignments, and your work will be reviewed to ensure sound engineering judgment.

Pay Range: $20–$25/hour

Hours: 15–20 hours per week to start, increasing to full-time during the summer.

What You'll Do:

• Perform engineering tasks involving conventional design methods and solutions with low to moderate complexity.
• Use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to develop working plans and detailed drawings.
• Create and revise maps, charts, graphics, exhibits, and diagrams.
• Participate in field survey activities as part of a survey crew.
• Assist in preparing engineering reports and cost estimates.
• Utilize engineering software to support organization, accuracy, and efficiency of calculations.
• Conduct basic engineering analysis, design, and detailing for project plans and construction material quantities.
• Assist with developing or maintaining engineering-related computer programs and systems (all work must follow CAD standards, drafting manuals, and file management protocols).
• Organize and maintain engineering calculations for roadway, bridge, hydraulic, and other civil designs.
• Perform additional duties as needed, which may include administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, or assisting with business-related activities.

What You'll Need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with progress toward upper‑division civil engineering coursework.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and growing in the engineering profession.

This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

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Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information, or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact [e-mail].