Transportation Intern - TN

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

HDR is seeking Transportation Interns in Nashville to gain hands-on experience across highway design, planning, bridges, rail, and construction engineering. You will work with engineers and project managers on impactful projects shaping communities.

Preferred candidates are current Civil Engineering students with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and basic MS Office proficiency. Local candidates are preferred; internship is full-time and includes exposure to field projects.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Active participation in employee-owned culture preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with highway design plan production and design details
Support traffic engineering, data analysis, and forecasting
Assist with CAD drawings for bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls
Participate in project meetings, field visits, and coordination
Support field observation, documentation, and reporting
Assist with airport funding and grant administration activities

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office basics

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We are looking for motivated Transportation Interns to join us in 2027! This internship provides hands‑on experience across multiple transportation disciplines, including highway design, planning, structural engineering, rail, construction, and aviation. You'll work alongside engineers and project managers on impactful projects that help shape our communities.

Depending on your interests and project needs, you may contribute in one or more of the following areas:

Highway Design

Assist with roadway plan production, design details, and plan notes.
Perform quantity calculations and support cost estimating.
Contribute to highway safety improvement projects.
Participate in project meetings and field visits.

Traffic/Planning

Support traffic engineering and transportation planning projects through data analysis, forecasting, and evaluation of roadway and multimodal improvements.
Prepare GIS maps, exhibits, reports, presentations, and public meeting materials.
Assist with research, corridor studies, safety assessments, grant applications, stakeholder coordination, and project documentation.

Structural (Bridges, Box Culverts, and Retaining Walls)

Assist with CAD drawings for new and rehabilitated structures.
Perform quantity calculations and cost estimates.
Participate in bridge inspections and site visits.

Rail

Assist with rail plan production, design details, and plan notes.
Perform quantity calculations and support cost estimating.
Participate in project meetings and field visits.
Support construction projects through site observations, contractor coordination, and progress reporting.

Field Services (Construction Engineering & Inspection)

Assist with construction observation and inspection activities.
Support project documentation, inspection records, and daily reports.
Participate in contractor and project team coordination meetings.
Track quantities, project progress, and payment documentation.
Gain experience with field visits, materials testing, quality assurance, and construction documentation.
Support field issue resolution and design coordination during construction.
Learn transportation construction standards, safety requirements, and best practices.

Aviation

Assist with airport funding and grant administration activities.
Support airport planning, design, construction, and project delivery efforts.
Conduct site observations and monitor construction progress.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Assist with contract administration, project controls, and program governance.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Civil Engineering student
Relevant internship experience supporting engineering and project development
Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
Possess strong problem‑solving and communication skills
Basic Microsoft Office skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.