Highway Design Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Hamilton Township, NJ

18h

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Civil Engineering students to join its Highway Engineering team in Hamilton, New Jersey, for Summer 2027. Interns gain hands-on experience in highway, roadway, and transportation engineering while working alongside experienced professionals on real infrastructure projects. The team works on projects of varying sizes and complexity, including conceptual planning, alignment studies, and construction contract documents for improvements to local and county roads, as well as state and interstate highways. Designs consider project costs alongside environmental, utility, and property impacts.

The role involves supporting transportation and traffic design projects under the supervision of senior engineers and managers. Interns may contribute to roadway and highway infrastructure designs, perform basic engineering tasks, assist with permitting and testing, and visit construction projects for field reconnaissance. The internship also includes educational, networking, and professional development activities with other interns and company professionals.

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, 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 direct supervision.
• 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 work for completion and accuracy.
• Assist with project 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 learning about other business areas, developing communication skills, and networking.
• Complete internship educational and professional development activities, including reflections, problem-solving activities, and an end-of-summer presentation.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed