Transportation Engineering Internship - 2027

Shine BrightX LLC; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is offering an internship program in Charleston, WV, focused on civil engineering design, site inspections, and client collaboration. Interns participate in structured development programs and gain exposure to professional training, mentorship, and hands-on projects.

The program emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and the use of digital tools to drive sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in the field via internships, volunteering, or organizations.
• Creative thinking with a methodical, pragmatic approach.
• Proficient communication and presentation to engage clients and colleagues.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset focused on growth and delivering value.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and teamwork commitment.

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 problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Civil Engineering degree (in progress)

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.