Transportation Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Fishbeck; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition support

Paid time off

Hybrid schedules

Stock ownership program

Job summary

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm with regional Michigan offices, is seeking a Transportation Intern to assist in designing bridges, roads, and civil projects for the DOT.

Work with our Transportation team to prepare design drawings in AutoCAD or OpenRoads Designer, support engineers with calculations, and collaborate across offices to deliver project milestones. This internship offers hybrid schedules and growth opportunities in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

DOT project experience

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

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 Intern to 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

• 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.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in the West Michigan or Metro Detroit markets.