Transportation Engineer - Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern to support a range of transportation projects across the state.

You'll assist with project development, use Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare design documents, and help develop construction cost estimates. This internship provides hands-on experience in office and field settings, with mentorship from experienced engineers on projects from local communities to interstate scale.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation engineering projects through office and field assignments.
• Use 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 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.

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

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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