Civil Roadway Design Intern

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Job Description

As a Civil Roadway Design Intern at KPFF, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technical staff on transportation infrastructure projects. You will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, engineering calculations, and construction support while learning how design decisions respond to agency standards, site conditions, constructability, and the needs of the traveling public.

Throughout the internship, you will:

• Assist with roadway design tasks involving horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and related civil improvements.
• Help prepare plans, profiles, cross sections, details, quantity calculations, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Support development and organization of design files and technical deliverables using civil design and computer-aided drafting software.
• Learn to apply agency design criteria, standards, and project requirements to real-world transportation projects.
• Coordinate with drainage, utility, structures, traffic, survey, environmental, and other project disciplines.
• Contribute to team discussions, quality-control reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Participate in our Weekly Intern Training Series and other mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering fundamentals and an interest in roadway or transportation design.
• Ability to interpret basic survey information, plans, and technical documentation.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed or enrolled in coursework related to transportation engineering, surveying, hydrology, hydraulics, or civil design.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or comparable design software.
• Previous internship, research, design-team, or field experience related to civil or transportation engineering, including experience with civil design and computer-aided drafting software is preferred Interest in pursuing a career in civil and transportation engineering.

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Interns primarily work in a standard office setting with occasional travel to bridge and project sites.
• Field visits may involve walking, standing, kneeling, climbing slopes or embankments, and navigating uneven terrain.
• Must comply with all safety requirements in the office and on project sites.

Internship Duration

• The internship typically runs 10-12 weeks during the summer, with full-time hours.
• Exact start and end dates may vary depending on the student’s availability.

Additional Information

Culture. At KPFF, interns are valued as key contributors to our success. We cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment that empowers individuals to take ownership of their work. Interns experience a dynamic workplace where curiosity, initiative, and creativity are encouraged. Our team takes pride in mentoring interns and sharing professional insights to help shape the next generation of civil engineers.

How to Apply. Submit your application online, including a cover letter, resume, and your current unofficial transcripts.

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