Transportation Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

Paylocity; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Networking

Job summary

Clark Dietz is seeking a Transportation Engineer Intern to join our team on municipal infrastructure projects. You'll assist with design, plan development, specifications, site surveying, and documentation, gaining hands-on exposure to quantities, measurements, and field layouts in a collaborative setting.

This internship emphasizes mentorship, practical learning, and professional growth, with CAD tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley ORD, MicroStation and MS Office used daily; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Declared major in Civil Engineering with interest in Transportation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents.
• Perform basic calculations to compute quantities and verify measurements.
• Strong organization and communication skills, with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and plan development for municipal projects.
• Prepare specifications and document construction activities.
• Support field surveying and verify layouts on site.
• Compute quantities and check measurements against plans.

Skills

Reading plans

Quantities calculations

Organization

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering major

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley ORD

MicroStation

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.

Internship Overview

Clark Dietz internships provide a great opportunity to apply academic learning to real world engineering projects through hands on experience. Interns also participate in group activities throughout the summer to learn about the engineering profession, technical areas, and career paths.

As a Transportation Engineer Intern, you will work as part of a team in the field on a variety of municipal infrastructure and roadway projects. Duties will include assisting with design, plan development, specifications, site surveying and documentation of construction activities, computing quantities, and verifying measurements and layouts on project sites. Our transportation projects can include a variety of linear features along a transportation corridor, such as traffic, pavement, signals and lighting, structures, storm systems, drainage, watermain transmission, and sanitary systems.

Requirements

• Students with a declared major in Civil Engineering and an interest in Transportation are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents and research specifications and codes as needed.
• Ability to perform basic calculations to compute quantities, verify measurements, and organize and analyze data.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks with guidance from other staff.
• Good communication and listening skills with the ability to ask insightful questions and learn and apply new skills.
• Previous experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley ORD, MicroStation) is desired and proficiency with MS Office (Excel & Word) is required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for commuting to project sites is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Pay: $20 to $26 per hour, based on experience and academic year.
• Hands-On Experience: Contribute to impactful projects and gain practical experience.
• Mentorship: Assignment to an Intern Mentor Pod led by an experienced professional.
• Networking: Build connections with teammates and leaders.
• Skill Development: Sharpen your technical and soft skills through project work.
• Perks: Intern swag kit and safety gear provided.
• Events: Engage in learning and social activities throughout the summer.

Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It’s more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

We think you'll fit right in.

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.