Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design

Colliers Engineering & Design • Waverly, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Civil Engineering students to join its Highway Engineering team in Lansing, Michigan, for Summer 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience in highways, roadways, and transportation engineering, working with experienced professionals on projects that affect how communities move.

The team works on transportation infrastructure projects of varying sizes and complexity, including conceptual planning, alignment studies, and preparation of construction contract documents for local and county roads, state highways, and interstate highways. It develops alternative improvement plans that balance project costs with environmental, utility, and property impacts.

Interns assist with design work and related project activities under supervision, and may gain experience in roadway, sidewalk, intersection, and other highway infrastructure design. The internship also includes programming for networking, career exploration, communication skills, educational opportunities, and professional development. Interns participate in activities such as reflections, problem-solving exercises, contests, and end-of-summer presentations.

The company describes a safe and comfortable work environment, career advancement potential, and opportunities to contribute to society through projects and company-sponsored activities. Additional resources and programs include education reimbursement, in-house courses, mentorship, wellness programming, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities. The company says it makes full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time, on average.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.
• Reliable transportation to the office.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in roadway and highway/traffic design.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Completed coursework in Transportation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for transportation and traffic projects.
• Perform basic engineering work, including computer-aided design, calculations, and cost estimating, under the direct supervision of senior engineers and managers.
• Develop roadway, sidewalk, and intersection designs, including roundabouts, traffic signals, interchanges, and other highway infrastructure.
• Prepare low-complexity general engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
• Assist with project tasks such as permit applications, material testing, drawings, and CAD work.
• Visit construction projects and assist with field reconnaissance under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.
• Participate in internship programming, including networking, learning about other business areas, communication development, educational opportunities, and end-of-summer presentations.

Benefits

• Education reimbursement.
• Access to an in-house resource with hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Career advancement potential.
• Internship educational, networking, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed