Transportation Civil Engineering Co-Op

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is offering a Transportation Civil Engineer Co-op in Columbus, OH. You will work with experienced engineers to gain practical exposure to transportation design, reporting, and project development in a collaborative environment.

You'll learn design tools like MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD/Civil3D while contributing to real projects for state DOTs and municipalities. This role emphasizes development, teamwork, and hands-on learning in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; completion of one year coursework required.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering; previous co-ops are a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to learn PDF markup/review tools, such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages; direct experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow.

Responsibilities

• Learn design and analysis skills for transportation engineering design projects for state DOTs and local municipalities under supervision.
• Projects may include traffic or safety analysis, roadway/hwy geometric design, drainage design, or transportation planning.
• Assist engineers with reports, project scoping, and final design, including construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Current undergraduate status (one year coursework completed)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

PDF markup tools (BlueBeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat)

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Gain practical experience in transportation engineering with our team as a Transportation Civil Engineer Co-op. In this role, you'll work alongside early career and experienced engineers to gain an understanding of transportation design and consulting. You'll gain hands‑on experience across areas that could include geometric design, drainage, or pavement rehabilitation, while developing the technical skills and problem‑solving abilities that will create a foundation for your career.

What You’ll Do

• Under the direction of experienced technical staff, you’ll learn design and analysis skills for a variety of transportation engineering design projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities
• Projects may include traffic or safety analysis, roadway and highway geometric design, pavement rehabilitation design, drainage design, transportation planning or surveying
• Assist engineers with developing reports, project scoping and final design, such as developing construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD

Skills & Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and completion of one year coursework required
• A strong interest in transportation engineering; previous co-ops are a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to learn PDF markup/review tools, such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages, direct experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow

Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 30 – 40 hours per week. Housing and transportation to/from work is the responsibility of the co‑op, parking is provided.

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