Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design

Colliers Engineering & Design • Maumee, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Civil Engineering students to join its Highway Engineering team in Toledo, Ohio, for Summer 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience in highway, roadway, and transportation engineering while working alongside experienced professionals on projects involving local and county roads, state and interstate highways, and other transportation infrastructure. Work may include conceptual planning, alignment studies, design alternatives, and preparation of construction contract documents, balancing project costs with environmental, utility, and property impacts.

The internship combines project work with programming intended to help interns learn about other areas of the business, develop communication and transferable professional skills, and build networking connections. Interns may participate in educational opportunities, a career exploration series, discipline-specific networking and training, and end-of-summer presentations. The company also describes opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, including education reimbursement, courses, mentorship, wellness programming, and philanthropic activities.

Requirements

• Currently 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 written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in roadway and highway or 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 tasks, 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 engineering designs or technical data and check them for completion and accuracy.
• Assist with project-related 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, which may include learning about other business areas, networking, training, problem-solving activities, and end-of-summer presentations.

Benefits

• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Internship educational, networking, and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern