Transportation Design Intern — Field & CAD Experience

DOWL; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

DOWL, a multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm, invites motivated Transportation Interns for Summer 2027 in Billings, MT. You will assist with field data collection, analyze site conditions, and support design tasks across transportation projects.

You will gain hands-on experience using software like MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D while learning from experienced engineers. This internship emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and real project impact.

Qualifications

• One year of college-level civil engineering coursework required.
• Prior civil engineering-related work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, and project design.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of design projects.
• Calculate construction quantities from plans and specifications to tabulate bid items and estimate construction costs.
• Perform AutoCAD and/or MicroStation drafting support.
• Prepare and route project-related correspondence and record keeping.
• Assist with writing and editing construction specifications and technical reports.
• Complete other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Time management

MS Office

Education

Civil engineering coursework (1 year toward degree)

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

DOWL, a multi-disciplinary civil engineering firm, invites motivated Transportation Interns for Summer 2027 in Billings, MT. You will assist with field data collection, analyze site conditions, and support design tasks across transportation projects.

You will gain hands-on experience using software like MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D while learning from experienced engineers. This internship emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and real project impact.