Transportation Engineering Intern

Alliant Engineering; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Wellness Programs & Competitions

Flexible Schedules

Casual Work Environment

Community Involvement/Charity Events

Numerous Employee Focused Events

Job summary

Alliant Engineering is seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern in Minneapolis to contribute to real-world transportation projects and learn from experienced engineers. You’ll assist with roadway design, traffic planning, and drainage design while gaining exposure to state, county, and municipal projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to learn design software tools such as MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Exposure to or interest in learning engineering design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary and final design of projects.
• Perform design computations and analyses.
• Assist with preparation of engineering reports and supporting documents.
• Assist in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Coordinate design decisions with other engineering disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective and compliant manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and employee success. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we’re excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You’ll Have:

As a Transportation Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to real-world transportation projects that shape the communities where we live and work. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of state, county, and municipal projects. Depending on project needs and your interests, you may support highway design, city and county roadway projects, or maintenance of traffic (MOT). Your work may include roadway design, traffic control planning, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, drainage design, and other features that help create safe, efficient, and accessible transportation networks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preliminary and final design of projects
• Perform design computations and analyses
• Assist with preparation of engineering reports and supporting documents
• Assist in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates
• Coordinate design decisions with other engineering disciplines
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective and compliant manner
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering field)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Exposure to or interest in learning engineering design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Internship begins May 2027 and will conclude in August 2027.

Benefits:

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Wellness Programs & Competitions
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Quarterly Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We create a supportive workplace where everyone is empowered and given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can’t wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The pay rate for this position is expected to be $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.