Transportation Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Align; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Tuition reimbursement and education

Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO,

Hybrid and flexible schedules

401(k) and stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Farmington Hills, MI. You will assist design work on bridges, roads, and civil projects for DOT and municipal clients.

The role involves creating drawings with AutoCAD/OpenRoads Designer, supporting engineers with calculations and documentation, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil Engineering, eager to learn, and possess strong communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or OpenRoads Designer is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing roads, bridges, and civil infrastructure for DOT and municipal clients.
• Create design drawings using AutoCAD and OpenRoads Designer.
• Support engineers with calculations and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices.
• Participate in solving real engineering challenges and managing project deliverables.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Position: Transportation Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Id:2718

# of Openings:1

Transportation Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Regional Michigan Offices

Employment Type: Full-Time Internship

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Transportation Internto help us keep building.

Working with our Transportation team, you will assist in the design of bridges, roads, and other civil projects for the DOT.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in designing roads, bridges, and civil infrastructure for DOT and municipal clients.
• Create design drawings using AutoCAD and OpenRoads Designer.
• Support engineers with calculations and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices.
• Participate in solving real engineering challenges and managing project deliverables.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Eager to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or OpenRoads Designer is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Previous internship or DOT project experience is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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