Transportation Engineering Intern - Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec’s Transportation Group is seeking a motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to support roadway, traffic, and bridge projects in a collaborative team environment. You’ll gain exposure to roadway design, traffic studies, and plan production using MicroStation and related Bentley software.

As an intern, you’ll gather data, assist in analyses, and participate in fieldwork and meetings with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil/transportation/structural engineering.
• Co-op or internship experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with CAD/design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather project data such as traffic volumes and field conditions to support design decisions.
• Prepare reports, drawings, calculations, and construction documents for roadway, traffic, and bridge projects.
• Perform routine engineering calculations related to roadway geometry, drainage, and signals.
• Assist CAD drafting and plan development using MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, PowerGeoPak.
• Support traffic engineering tasks including intersection analysis and safety recommendations.
• Support bridge design tasks including basic calculations and plan development.
• Participate in field work, meetings with teams and stakeholders.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

PowerGeoPak

Bentley tools

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s multi-disciplinary Transportation Group has an opportunity for a highly motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to support roadway, traffic, and bridge projects in a collaborative team environment.

This position offers exposure to a range of transportation engineering assignments, which may include assisting with roadway and highway design, traffic engineering studies and analyses, traffic control design, bridge design support, structural calculations, plan production, construction observation, field data collection, stormwater and grading design, and preparation of reports, drawings, and construction documents using CAD software such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Power GeoPak, and related design tools in support of DOT, County, and City transportation projects.

This is a paid internship position with potential for a part-time schedule during the semester and full-time hours during the summer, depending on office and project needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Gather project data, including traffic volumes, crash reports, field conditions, bridge information, and other materials needed to support design decisions.

• Prepare and assemble reports, drawings, calculations, plan sheets, and construction documents for roadway, traffic, and bridge projects.

• Perform routine engineering calculations related to roadway geometry, grading, drainage, traffic operations, signal design, and structural components under the supervision of experienced staff.

• Assist with CAD drafting, design, and plan development using MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Power GeoPak, Bentley tools, and other applicable software.

• Support traffic engineering tasks such as intersection analysis, traffic forecasting, crash summaries, safety recommendations, and traffic control design.

• Support bridge design tasks, including basic structural calculations, bridge plan development, interpretation of sketches and drawings, and verification of applicable standards.

• Participate in field work, construction observation, and meetings with design teams, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders as needed.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Power GeoPak, Bentley tools, or other CAD/design software is an asset.

• Basic understanding of civil engineering concepts related to transportation, roadway, traffic, drainage, grading, structures, or bridge design.

• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, plans, design standards, and similar technical materials.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to participate in a project team setting, take direction, prioritize assignments, and work independently when appropriate.

• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought while supporting practical engineering solutions.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required for field assignments.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, structural engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Previous co-op, internship, design, drafting, field, or transportation-related experience is preferred, but not required.

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This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | GA | Atlanta
Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Internship
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

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