Highway Engineering Intern
About The Position
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list. The Highway Engineering Intern works on real projects with experienced staff in JMT’s Tyler, Texas office as part of the hands-on Internship Program. The role supports highway design and construction activities while developing basic design, analysis, and technical skills through practical experience. Interns receive guidance from supervisors and team leaders, collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, and participate in weekly seminars and an end-of-internship presentation. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Basic experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers and project managers with basic highway design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support.
- Help prepare drawings and documents for schematic design, final design, and construction phases using OpenRoads Designer or MicroStation CAD software.
- Assist with preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
- Assist with construction-phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings.
- Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed.
- Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices.
- Develop basic highway design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Participate in weekly seminars and the end-of-internship presentation through the JMT Internship Program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
