Intern Engineer - Construction - Summer 2027

HNTB • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This summer 2027 internship supports HNTB’s construction engineering and inspection team on highway and bridge construction projects in the Madison area and throughout southwest Wisconsin. Under close supervision, the intern performs basic engineering-related tasks that may reflect elements of a standard post-secondary engineering curriculum and gains hands-on experience in construction inspection, contract administration, materials verification, and project documentation alongside experienced transportation construction professionals. Relocation and housing are not provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.
• Basic understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to accept and apply direction from peers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations.
• Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Completion of introductory coursework in transportation, construction, surveying, materials, or structural engineering.
• Interest in transportation construction, highway engineering, and bridge construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and construction environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Previous internship, co-op, construction, surveying, or transportation-related experience.
• Familiarity with WisDOT construction practices or transportation projects.
• Understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist construction engineering staff with inspection and documentation of highway and bridge construction activities.
• Support project teams with daily record keeping, quantity tracking, materials verification, and contractor documentation reviews.
• Observe construction operations to help verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Assist with field measurements, construction staking verification, and project progress reporting.
• Assist engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
• Assist engineers with research, development, and design of projects.
• Assist engineers with preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED