Transportation Civil Engineering Intern — Roadway & Multimodal

Parametrix Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Parametrix, an employee-owned consulting firm, invites a Civil Engineering Intern to join the Transportation team in Emeryville, CA. The role offers hands-on experience in transportation design, with mentorship and exposure to real projects and mobility solutions.

You will work 12–24 hours weekly during the academic year, with potential for full-time work during summer. The schedule emphasizes in-person collaboration on Tue–Thu to support learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Interest in transportation engineering, roadway design, and multimodal solutions.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other engineering design tools is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering design for transportation facilities, roadway improvements, complete streets, and multimodal projects.
• Assist with preparation of engineering plans, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Gain exposure to roadway geometry, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, intersection improvements, and other transportation infrastructure.
• Learn and develop skills using engineering design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and other tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to support project development and delivery.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and learn the engineering consulting process.
• Gain exposure to real-world design challenges, project coordination, and development of mobility and safety solutions.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Curiosity/initiative

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Parametrix, an employee-owned consulting firm, invites a Civil Engineering Intern to join the Transportation team in Emeryville, CA. The role offers hands-on experience in transportation design, with mentorship and exposure to real projects and mobility solutions.

You will work 12–24 hours weekly during the academic year, with potential for full-time work during summer. The schedule emphasizes in-person collaboration on Tue–Thu to support learning and teamwork.