Summer Transportation Design Intern (Field & CAD)

DOWL; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL is seeking a Transportation Design Intern for summer 2027 in Juneau, Alaska. The intern will assist with a range of civil engineering tasks across transportation and related services, including field data collection, design support, and drafting using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

This hands‑on program emphasizes mentorship and practical project experience. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of civil engineering coursework and an interest in transportation planning and design, with the ability to

Qualifications

• One to two years of college‑level course work in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering.
• Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, project design, and construction inspection.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of design projects.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications to estimate construction costs.
• Perform AutoCAD drafting support.
• Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping.
• Assist with writing and editing of construction specifications and technical reports.
• Other engineering related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field investigations

Engineering calculations

Bid quantities

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

College coursework in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

DOWL is seeking a Transportation Design Intern for summer 2027 in Juneau, Alaska. The intern will assist with a range of civil engineering tasks across transportation and related services, including field data collection, design support, and drafting using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

This hands‑on program emphasizes mentorship and practical project experience. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of civil engineering coursework and an interest in transportation planning and design, with the ability to