Traffic Internship - Summer 2027

DOWL•Helena, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a position to provide engineering assistance to the Civil & Land Development, Water & Environmental Services, Transportation & Structures, and Constructions-Related Services Practice Areas. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

Requirements

One to two years of college-level course work in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical analysis, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to clients, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Should be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project software.
Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload to ensure that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
Required to talk and hear.
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering related fields is desirable.
AutoCAD knowledge and experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits.
Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects.
Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting.
Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.
Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping.
Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work.
Assist with writing and editing construction specifications.
Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications.
Estimate construction costs.
Assist survey crews.
Perform construction inspection of roadway project.
Perform materials testing in support of our lab technicians.
Other engineering related duties as assigned.