Transportation Roadway Design Intern

Tetra Tech, Inc. in; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Brighton, MI is seeking a Transportation Roadway Design Intern to gain hands-on experience alongside a team of industry experts. You will contribute to real projects and build practical skills in roadway and transportation design.

The internship offers exposure to design workflows, calculations, and modeling tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, with travel opportunities and a focus on learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with transportation focus preferred.
• Strong interest in roadway and transportation design.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D is helpful but not required.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of local roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and traffic control systems.
• Support development of roadway, signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans.
• Help prepare calculations, estimates, and design reports.
• Conduct site visits with senior engineers to support the design process.
• Learn and apply roadway modeling tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D.

Skills

Roadway design interest

Transportation design

MS Word

MS Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (transportation focus)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Roadway Design Intern (Finance)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Transportation Roadway Design Intern to our Transportation team based in Brighton, MI.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

As a Transportation Roadway Design Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside our team of recognized industry experts. You'll contribute to real projects while building your technical skills and exploring the many aspects of roadway and transportation design.

During your internship, you may:

• Assist with the design of local roadways, highways, multi-use paths, and traffic control systems
• Support development of roadway, signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans
• Help prepare calculations, estimates, and design reports
• Conduct site visits with senior engineers to support the design process
• Learn and apply roadway modeling tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (transportation focus is a plus)
• Strong interest in roadway and transportation design
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D is helpful but not required
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Availability to travel periodically (up to 15%) is a plus

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Additional Information

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