Summer Transportation Design Intern – Shape Safer Roads

DOWL; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

DOWL is offering a Summer 2027 Transportation Design Internship in Eugene, OR. Join a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm to gain real-world experience across Civil & Land Development, Transportation & Structures, and related services.

You will work with experienced professionals on roadway projects, stormwater planning, and construction support while developing practical skills for your civil engineering career.

Qualifications

• One to two years of college-level coursework in civil engineering. Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects.
• Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting.
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.
• Prepare and route project-related correspondence and record keeping.
• Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress.
• Assist with writing and editing construction specifications.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications; estimate construction costs.
• Perform construction inspection of roadway projects.
• Perform materials testing in support of lab technicians.
• Other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Mathematics

Reading technical docs

Education

College coursework in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

DOWL is offering a Summer 2027 Transportation Design Internship in Eugene, OR. Join a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm to gain real-world experience across Civil & Land Development, Transportation & Structures, and related services.

You will work with experienced professionals on roadway projects, stormwater planning, and construction support while developing practical skills for your civil engineering career.