Transportation Engineering Intern: Roadway Design

Pape-Dawson Engineers

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Pape‑Dawson Engineers in Nashville is seeking Transportation Engineer Interns for the summer of 2027, focusing on roadway design. The interns will assist project teams under supervision of a licensed P.E., gaining hands-on experience with design tools and technical documentation.

Responsibilities include planning and design of road projects, evaluating alternatives, and supporting reports and field activities.

Qualifications

Pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering at ABET-accredited program.
Basic engineering principles and practices are familiar.
Familiarity with design software and tools expected.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and design of roadway projects, including plans and cost estimates.
Evaluate design alternatives and analyze alignments and right‑of‑way needs.
Support reviews of transportation plans for compliance with standards.
Develop design options and analyze key engineering parameters.
Produce drawings and documents using CAD/ORD tools.
Contribute to reports, memoranda, and studies using company formats.
Participate in site visits, data collection, and construction observations.
Assist with redlines, submittals, and as‑built drawings.
Progressively take on more complex tasks as experience grows.
Support additional related duties as needed.