Transportation Engineer - Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern to join our transportation group in Wisconsin.

This limited-term internship offers hands‑on experience developing transportation projects, using design software to prepare documents, and developing cost estimates for a range of local to interstate projects. You will work both independently and in teams, supporting experienced engineers on CAD-based design and plan production.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of civil/environmental/construction management coursework from an accredited college or university.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation projects in office and field settings.
• Use Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare design documents and estimates.
• Analyze reports, plans, schedules and permits.
• Support design and plan production for transportation projects.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Participate in construction inspection and field observation activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Two semesters of civil/environmental/constr. management coursework

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team! At Mead & Hunt, we are employee-owned, value our people, and strive to help everyone succeed. In our transportation group, we're seeking a confident and responsible limited-term transportation engineer intern who can assist with the development of transportation projects across Wisconsin, use design software to prepare engineering and design documents, and develop construction cost estimates for projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineering student to gain hands‑on experience working on a variety of transportation infrastructure projects in local communities to large interstate projects. In this role, you will work both independently and in teams, solve problems, and learn and apply engineering principles to real‑world projects.

At Mead & Hunt, our work is guided by core values of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We embrace continuous improvement and encourage creative solutions, always striving to exceed expectations. Respect, teamwork, and personal ownership are at the heart of our culture; we foster collaboration and empower employees to make meaningful contributions. By joining us, you become part of a team that values professional excellence, accountability, and lasting relationships, all while making a positive difference in our communities.

What You'll Do

As a Transportation Engineering Intern, you will support transportation engineering projects through a combination of office and field assignments. Responsibilities may include:

• Work alongside experienced engineers on challenging transportation projects
• Use computer assisted programs like Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare engineering and design documents, computations, and quantity estimates
• Analyze and prepare reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits and other design documents for projects
• Assist with CAD-based design work and support the design and plan production of transportation-related projects
• Support roadway, site, and transportation design efforts through calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates

• Participate in construction inspection, documentation, and field observation activities
• Assist with surveying and data collection efforts
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned

The successful candidate must have:

• Completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited college or university
• A valid driver's license is required.

Why Mead & Hunt?

At Mead & Hunt, you'll gain practical, real‑world experience on meaningful transportation projects while working alongside industry professionals committed to your growth and development. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical skills, and explore a career in transportation engineering.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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