Summer 2027 Intern - Transportation & Stormwater Engineering

McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a Summer 2027 intern to join our Transportation & Stormwater Engineering team in Little Rock, AR. This internship offers hands-on experience with planning, design, and production of transportation and stormwater projects.

Responsibilities include preparing drawings, PS&E documentation, and coordinating with engineers and surveyors. The role requires active enrollment in a Civil Engineering BS program and willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school.
• Experience or willingness to learn OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, GeoPak, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related design software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, design, and production of transportation, roadway, multi-use trail, and stormwater drainage projects.
• Prepare engineering drawings, exhibits, models, and project deliverables under the direction of Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• Develop plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), construction details, quantity calculations, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist with roadway and highway design, including horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage systems, culverts, retaining walls, and stormwater management facilities.
• Utilize CADD and design software to prepare plan sheets, profiles, cross-sections, modeling, and construction details.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and other project team members to support project development.
• Assist with data collection, field investigations, site visits, and construction observations as required.
• Prepare technical calculations, drainage analyses, cost estimates, exhibits, and reports.
• Support project teams in meeting schedules, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Maintain project files and documentation in accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, design standards, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with project team members and supervisors regarding project status, schedules, and technical issues.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering BS program

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

MicroStation

GeoPak

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Summer 2027 Intern - Transportation & Stormwater Engineering

Intern Full-Time Little Rock, AR, US

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a Summer 2027 intern to join our team in Little Rock, AR. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our Transportation & Stormwater Management team!

Great work is built on great people. For more than 60 years, McClelland Consulting Engineers, LLC, an ESP Company, has been serving clients across the region with a commitment to quality, integrity, and personalized service. As our firm continues to grow, so does our team of talented professionals across a wide range of disciplines.

Our culture is about more than what we accomplish professionally. We believe a strong workplace is one where people have opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day. From summer cookouts and office competitions to annual mini-golf tournaments and community volunteer events, our teams make time to build relationships, have fun, and give back.

Join a team where you can build your career and find your people!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, design, and production of transportation, roadway, multi-use trail, and stormwater drainage projects.
• Prepare engineering drawings, exhibits, models, and project deliverables under the direction of Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• Develop plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), construction details, quantity calculations, and supporting project documentation.
• Assist with roadway and highway design, including horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage systems, culverts, retaining walls, and stormwater management facilities.
• Utilize CADD and design software to prepare plan sheets, profiles, cross-sections, modeling, and construction details.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and other project team members to support project development.
• Assist with data collection, field investigations, site visits, and construction observations as required.
• Prepare technical calculations, drainage analyses, cost estimates, exhibits, and reports.
• Support project teams in meeting schedules, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Maintain project files and documentation in accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, design standards, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with project team members and supervisors regarding project status, schedules, and technical issues.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school
• Experience or willingness to learn OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, GeoPak, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related design software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company driving (MVR) policy.

Company Information:

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.