Transportation, Traffic Engineering Co-op

Jobtailor; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking an eager civil engineering student for an internship focused on transportation design. You will assist in roadway and intersection design, support the creation of construction documents, and participate in field visits to observe projects.

You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, collaborate with state DOTs and municipalities, and contribute to sustainable, cost-effective infrastructure solutions while developing essential professional skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Coursework or experience related to roadway design, traffic studies, or related coursework.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering and roadway design.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve engineering problems.
• Effective communication and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro or other 3D tools.
• Preferred: at least 2 years of completed coursework.
• Preferred: internship experience in engineering design or construction observation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in roadway and intersection design, including traffic control and signage.
• Help prepare construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in field visits and construction observations.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation to support plan development.
• Work with the Transportation Business Line on infrastructure projects across the Northeast.
• Collaborate with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients.
• Contribute to sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking transportation designs.

Skills

Roadway Design

Traffic Control

Construction Observation

Technical Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

Job description

• Assist in roadway and intersection design, including traffic control and signage
• Help prepare construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates
• Participate in field visits and construction observations
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation to support plan development
• Work with the Transportation Business Line on infrastructure projects across the Northeast
• Collaborate with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients
• Contribute to sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking transportation designs

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related degree
• Coursework or experience related to roadway design, traffic studies, or other related coursework and experience
• Strong interest in transportation engineering, roadway design, or traffic analysis
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve engineering problems
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, and open-mindedness
• Preferred: hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, or other 3D modeling/visualization tools
• Preferred: at least 2 years of completed coursework in a college-level academic program
• Preferred: previous internship experience in engineering design, construction observation, or consulting

Core Competencies

Demonstrates capabilities in roadway and intersection design, utilizing tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation. Strong interest in transportation engineering and effective communication skills are essential for collaboration with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Roadway Design
• Traffic Control
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• Construction Observation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Roadway Design
• Traffic Studies
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Specifications
• Construction Document Preparation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Flexibility
• Positive Attitude

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Engineering
• Infrastructure Projects
• Field Visits
• Construction Observation
• Collaboration with DOTs

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• Synchro