2026 Summer Intern - Structural Engineering, Bridge

TKDA • Saint Paul, MN

113d • $20 - $24

About The Position

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an interest in bridge design, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota! As a member of our Surface Transportation, 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 bridge design, railroad bridge design, pedestrian bridge design and retaining wall design, 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 in Bloomington, MN, or an assigned project site; 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 bridges
• Previous experience or formal training with Microstation, MathCAD, STAAD or Geopak
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with highway bridge design
• Assist with railroad bridge design
• Assist with pedestrian bridge design
• Assist with retaining wall design
• Production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates

Benefits

• $20 - $24 an hour
• 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