2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Transportation (Rail)

TKDA • Seattle, WA

117d • $21 - $25

About The Position

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a strong interest in transportation, and more specifically within the railroad and/or mass transit sector, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team this upcoming summer in Seattle, Washington! As a member of our Rail team, you will work alongside civil engineers and technicians and become engaged in a variety of active projects for site planning, roadway, utility, parking lot, grading and drainage, stormwater management, and track design projects. Our goal will be to expose you to the various stages of a project life cycle from conception through construction so you have a better understanding of the work we do, how we do it, and more importantly, what it would be like to be an engineering consultant. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of preliminary and final designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D and frequently perform calculations for project dimensions and elevations as well as earthwork, utilities, and track quantities. You will also assist with preliminary site assessments and surveys and construction administration responsibilities by working closely with other team members to provide information and feedback on the construction status of projects and any potential construction or design-related challenges that may arise.

Requirements

• Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a transportation emphasis.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Previous experience or training with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microstation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction documents.
• Ability to work outdoors on active construction sites while carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices.
• Previous experience or coursework related to site design and/or linear design.
• Previous experience with construction administration tasks including staking, surveying, inspections, or observations.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside civil engineers and technicians on various active projects.
• Engage in site planning, roadway, utility, parking lot, grading and drainage, stormwater management, and track design projects.
• Contribute to the development of preliminary and final designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Perform calculations for project dimensions and elevations, earthwork, utilities, and track quantities.
• Assist with preliminary site assessments and surveys.
• Support construction administration responsibilities by providing feedback on project status and challenges.

Benefits

• Structured summer internship program with formal software trainings.
• Networking opportunities and mentorship relationships.
• Social events and learning seminars.
• Potential housing assistance for out-of-state students.

What This Job Offers

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