Highway Design Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Conshohocken, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Civil Engineering students to join its Highway Engineering team in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, for Summer 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience in highway, roadway, and transportation engineering while working with experienced professionals on projects involving local and county roadways, state highways, and interstate highways. The team’s work includes conceptual planning, alignment studies, and construction contract documents, as well as developing improvement alternatives that balance costs with environmental, utility, and property impacts.

The intern will support design and engineering work under the supervision of senior engineers and managers, and may assist with project visits and field reconnaissance. The internship also includes programming intended to provide exposure to other parts of the business, professional networking, educational opportunities, and transferable-skills development. Activities include a career exploration series, reflections and problem-solving activities, and end-of-summer presentations. Additional networking and training related to students’ fields of study are available throughout the summer program.

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 to comprehend work-related written 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 functions, 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, checking them for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with project-related tasks such as permit applications, material testing, drawings, and CAD work.
• Visit projects under construction and assist with field reconnaissance under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.
• Participate in internship programming, including networking, educational activities, problem-solving activities, and end-of-summer presentations.

Benefits

• Potential for career advancement.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to an in-house resource for educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Access to the Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
• Internship educational, networking, and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern