Transportation Engineering Intern | Long Island, NY

IMEG Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship with real project work

Mentor and intern cohort

Clear path to full-time

Job summary

IMEG Corporation invites you to join our Transportation Engineering internship on Long Island, NY. Over 10–12 weeks, you will support analysis, design, field inspections, and documentation while learning the transportation engineering trade.

You will work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, hybrid setting, gaining exposure to municipal and environmental projects across Long Island and NYC. Sponsorship is not available, but interns receive meaningful hands-on experience and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing BS in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years completed.
• Willingness to assist with surveying and materials testing in the field.
• Strong interest in design consulting and client-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Assist transportation design for highway, bridge, transit, and multimodal projects per IMEG standards.
• Research available equipment and project resources.
• Support client relations, document project notes, and maintain permanent records.

Skills

MS Office

CAD

BIM

Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (2 years completed)

Tools

CAD software

BIM

Job description

Transportation Engineering Intern | Long Island, NY

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Transportation Engineering Intern in Long Island, NY. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading design while learning the transportation engineering trade.

You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and consultants, work within project budgets, and support cross-functional teams to help meet project goals and client expectations. You will also contribute to documentation, coordination, and project delivery within a civil team serving environmental, municipal, and wastewater clients across Long Island and New York City.

At a Glance

Location: Long Island, NY

Discipline: Transportation

Markets: Environmental; Municipal; Wastewater

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 weeks

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with transportation design for highway, bridge, transit, and multimodal projects according to code and IMEG standards.

• Research commercially available equipment and project resources.

• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files.

• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers.

• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check.

• Assist with the preparation and issuance of addendum information.

• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required

• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing

• Strong interest in design consulting

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• New York-based civil and environmental team skewed toward municipal and wastewater work

• Sewer engineering, SWPPP, and community-infrastructure design across Long Island and NYC

• Higher-education and healthcare projects including LIU, St. Joseph's University, and Southampton Hospital

• Landscape architecture, planning, and environmental services in-house

• Recent work includes Great Neck Water Pollution Control Sewer, Government; LIU College of Science, Education; and Southampton Hospital EOR, Healthcare.

Why IMEG

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of New York Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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