Roadway Design Intern
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Transportation Roadway Intern to join teams in Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee. The intern will be mentored and trained by technical experts in roadway transportation design as part of the Design & Engineering teams and the global Mobility business. The work focuses on developing connected, sustainable mobility solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies and improve the movement of people and goods. The intern will prepare conceptual designs and construction plans using OpenRoads design software. The position also involves engineering design for highways and streets, including geometric design and drainage (hydrology and hydraulics), as well as construction engineering and inspection tasks. The intern may collect traffic and highway field data and assist with transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies, and traffic engineering projects using relevant design and office software. The role requires a candidate currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. EIT certification, OpenRoads experience, and a basic understanding of geometric design and traffic operations principles and applicable standards are preferred. The listed hourly salary range is $22.00–$31.00; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Use of design and office software platforms relevant to the work, including MicroStation and OpenRoads, is integral to the position.
Nice To Haves
- EIT Certification.
- Experience using OpenRoads.
- Basic understanding of geometric design and traffic operations principles, including AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT requirements and policies.
Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual designs and construction plans using OpenRoads design software.
- Create engineering designs for highways and streets, including geometric design.
- Perform drainage design involving hydrology and hydraulics.
- Complete construction engineering and inspection tasks.
- Collect traffic and highway field data.
- Assist with transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies, and traffic engineering projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 15 days of PTO accrued per year.
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Career Level
Intern
