2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Highway Design

TKDA • Saint Paul, MN

123d • $20 - $24

About The Position

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an interest in highway design, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota! As a member of our team, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. While working on these projects, you will assist with highway design, geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with interest in transportation.
• Previous experience or formal training with Microstation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coursework or project assignments related to transportation or highway design.
• Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
• Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with highway design, geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, and cross sections.
• Produce final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Work alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians on transportation infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• $20 - $24 an hour, with final rate dependent upon anticipated graduation date.
• Structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees