Summer 2027 Engineer Intern/Co-op - Underground Construction & Tunneling

SilkRoad; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Traylor Bros. is offering a full-time in-person internship/co-op for eligible college students across the United States. The program alternates work and school sessions and may require relocation, fully paid by us if needed. The internship lasts about January–May 2026 with flexibility on dates.

The role provides hands-on experience in civil construction engineering, including estimating, design, scheduling, procurement, surveying, and cost reporting, under safety-conscious supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering & Management or related program and have completed sophomore year.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical engineering and management thinking to project tasks.
• Assist in development and implementation of safety plans.
• Conduct site audits and material testing and analysis.
• Perform inventory checks, daily field testing, and cost analyses.
• Prepare change orders and production tracking.
• Assist with drawings (method/field), estimating, scheduling, and surveying.
• Support procurement and quality assurance reviews.
• Maintain files and records, copying and scanning.
• Process charts/graphs, designs, and proposals.
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Field testing

Education

Currently enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering & Management (sophomore year completed)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our co-op and intern program offers eligible college students an opportunity to alternate sessions of work and school with the added benefit of graduating with relevant work experience. Working in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. allows exposure to diverse work groups while providing invaluable leadership experience.

If relocation is required, it will be paid for by Traylor Bros. Interns may be assigned to any of our active projects or offices nationwide. This is opportunity is full-time requiring 40+ hours per week. This can be an internship or co-op position, depending on the university requirements of the student. This opportunity will last from approximately January- May2026, but we can be flexible on start and end dates.

This position provides a variety of hands on experience and training needed to become an effective, well-rounded Civil Construction Engineer by exposure to both technical and administrative duties.

Typical responsibilities require applying critical engineering and management thinking which includes: estimating, design, scheduling, compliance review, procurement, surveying, production tracking, change order preparation, material testing and analysis, and cost report management. We are seeking professionals who are committed to safety, quality, and productivity.

THIS IS IN PERSON, ONSITE AT A JOB SITE INTERNSHIP! THIS IS NOT REMOTE!

• Apply critical engineering and management thinking
• Assist in development and implementation of safety plans
• Conduct site audits and material testing and analysis
• Perform inventory checks, daily field engineering tests, and cost analyses
• Complete change order preparations and production tracking
• Assist with drawings (method/field) estimating, scheduling, and surveying
• Support with procurement and quality assurance reviews
• Maintaining files and records, copying, and scanning
• Process charts/graphs, designs, and proposals
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in Civil, Mechanical, Construction Engineering & Management, or other related program at the time of their internship, as well as having completed their sophomore year
• Candidates should possess leadership potential, be problem-solvers, and be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• AutoCAD experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock where employee must utilize the proper personal protective equipment and/or other safeguards for their protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.