Transportation Engineering Internship - 2027

LPU Batangas; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Mentorship and professional dev.

Hands-on internship experience

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a summer internship program in Charleston, WV for civil engineering students. You will gain hands-on experience through real projects and mentorship.

The program emphasizes design, site work, client interaction, and professional development, with a structured three-month journey and access to employee resource groups to build community. Participants will engage in foundational skills for a successful engineering career, with mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated interest through internships, volunteering, or organization memberships.
• Creative thinking with methodical, pragmatic problem solving.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative spirit and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designing engineering solutions.
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring.
• Joining project and client meetings.
• Refining technical designs and documentation.
• Analyzing reports and specifications.
• Exploring project and client management.
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation.
• Driving sustainable outcomes.
• Building connections through the Early Career Professionals Network.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering or related field (Bachelor’s/Master’s)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Designing engineering solutions
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring
• Joining project and client meetings
• Refining technical designs and documentation
• Analyzing reports and specifications
• Exploring project and client management
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation
• Driving sustainable outcomes
• Building connections through the Early Career Professionals Network

About You

The company is looking for:

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated interest in the field through previous internships, volunteering, or organization memberships
• Creative thinking skills with a methodical and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset focused on continuous growth and delivering value
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary ranging from $18 to $35, determined by location, education, experience, and skills
• Eligibility to participate in Mott MacDonald's 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days per week in the Charleston, WV office

Training & Development

Participants in the summer internship program, Prelaunch, engage in a structured three-month development journey providing foundational skills for a successful engineering career. The Blueprint graduate program offers a three-year structured development path combining immersive learning and required sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills. Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals are provided, along with access to Employee Resource Groups to build connection and community.

Career Progression

The programs support continuous growth and leadership development, encouraging exploration of potential and meaningful contributions from the start.