Transportation Engineer Intern - May 2027

Amtengineering; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

Job summary

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) seeks a highly motivated Civil Engineering undergraduate student to join as a Transportation Engineer Intern in our Richmond, Virginia office for the 2027 summer internship period.

The internship is paid, full-time from mid-June to mid-August 2027 and may transition into a full-time position after graduation. The selected candidate will work under Project Managers and Design Team Leaders, performing roadway, traffic and hydraulic design tasks,

Qualifications

• Rising 3rd or 4th year BSCE student with minimum GPA 3.0.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Interest in roadway design, traffic engineering or hydraulic design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway, trail and sidewalk design plans using ORD and MicroStation.
• Prepare meeting exhibits and construction plans.
• Prepare Basis of Design reports and specifications.
• Identify potential utility conflicts and avoidance measures.
• Calculate quantities and prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections.
• Assist design and related tasks as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Education

BSCE student or pursuing

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineering undergraduate student to join us as a Transportation Engineer Intern in our Richmond, Virginia office for the 2027 summer internship period. Candidates should have an interest in Roadway Design, Traffic Engineering or Hydraulic Design. This is a paid, full-time summer internship position with an anticipated duration from Mid-June through mid-August 2027 (flexible dates) and has the potential to transition into a full-time position upon graduation.

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Design Team Leaders and may be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Prepare roadway, trail and sidewalk design plans using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and Microstation design platforms;
• Prepare meeting exhibits and construction plans;
• Prepare Basis of Design reports and specifications;
• Identify potential utility conflicts and avoidance measures;
• Calculate quantities and prepare cost estimates;
• Conduct site visits and field inspections;
• Perform other design and related tasks, as directed
• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Rising 3rd year or 4th year student pursuing BSCE;
• Minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Possess solid technical and problem-solving skills;
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment;
• Hard-working and willingness to take direction

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth.

Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with a generous 6% Company Match
• Short- and long-term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications