Transportation Engineer Intern - May 2027

AMT Engineering; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered medical coverage

Dental/Vision

401(k) with 6% company match

Short- and long-term disability

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

Job summary

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) in Richmond, VA seeks a Transportation Engineer Intern for the 2027 summer period. This paid internship targets undergrad Civil Engineering students with interests in roadway, traffic, or hydraulic design.

The role runs mid-June to mid-August 2027, with potential to convert to full-time after graduation. The intern will assist engineers, prepare design plans with ORD and MicroStation, create reports, and support cost estimating and field inspections in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing BSCE with minimum GPA 3.0
• Rising 3rd year or 4th year student
• Interest in Roadway Design, Traffic Engineering or Hydraulic Design

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Hard-working

Education

BSCE (Civil Engineering)

Tools

ORD

MicroStation

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.