Transportation Co-op

Nitsch Engineering; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitsch Engineering in Boston, MA is seeking a Transportation Co-op for Spring 2027 to apply civil engineering fundamentals to transportation projects and support land development efforts. The co-op reports to the Director of Transportation and gains hands-on CAD drafting experience.

The role includes roadway layout, traffic management, traffic signal design, and creating quantity estimates and drawings. Current enrollment in a civil engineering program is required; AutoCAD experience is

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a civil engineering program (college-level technical or accredited university).
• AutoCAD experience preferred, but not required.
• Microsoft Word and Outlook mail knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs CAD drafting and simple design tasks using current software.
• Practices increasing proficiency in CAD applications.
• Performs routine design tasks such as roadway layout, traffic management, traffic signal, construction estimates, and utility design.
• Works on portions of projects on a task-by-task basis.
• Conducts traffic data collection as directed by the engineer or project manager.
• Creates design drawings to standards and produces graphs, overlays, and simple drawings using CAD.
• Prepares quantity and cost estimates when requested.
• Reviews existing conditions information for project sites.
• Organizes digital documents and coordinates with outside companies for deliverables.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

Skills

CAD drafting

Traffic management

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Nitsch Engineering is seeking a Transportation Co-op to join our team in our Boston Massachusetts office for the Spring of 2027 term. Reporting to the Director of Transportation, the Transportation Co-op applies engineering fundamentals to design of transportation engineering projects. This position will also have the opportunity to support our Civil Engineering Department to support land development projects. This is a developmental position in which the Co-op learns to apply theoretical knowledge to practical application.

Responsibilities

• Performs CAD drafting and simple design tasks using current computer software.
• Practices increasing proficiency in the use of a computer for design and CAD applications.
• Performs routine design tasks such as roadway layout, traffic management, traffic signal, construction estimates, and utility design. Works on portions of projects on a task by task basis.
• Practices solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education, and will always work with a project engineering and project manager.
• Conduct traffic data collection as directed by the engineer or project manager.
• Works from and creates design drawings that are to standard.
• Produces graphs, charts, overlays, simple isometric, and perspective drawings using CAD systems.
• Prepares quantity and cost estimates when requested.
• Reviews existing conditions information for project sites.
• Make copies/organizes digital documents and outside companies for completing project-related deliverables.
• Performs all other related assigned duties.

Knowledge and Experience Required: Current enrollment in a college-level Civil Engineering technical program or an accredited university engineering program. AutoCAD experience preferred, but not required. Microsoft Word and Outlook mail knowledge is required.

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Nitsch Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to making merit-based decisions and providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.

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