Transportation Civil Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
Burgess & Niple is seeking a Transportation Civil Engineer Co-op to gain practical experience in transportation engineering and consulting. The co-op will work alongside early-career and experienced engineers, building understanding of transportation design and developing technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Work may involve geometric design, drainage, or pavement rehabilitation. Under the direction of experienced technical staff, the co-op will learn design and analysis skills on transportation engineering projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities. Projects may include traffic or safety analysis, roadway and highway geometric design, pavement rehabilitation, drainage design, transportation planning, or surveying. The role also supports engineers with reports, project scoping, and final design, including construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 30–40 hours per week. The co-op is responsible for housing and transportation to and from work; parking is provided.
Requirements
- Be a current undergraduate student in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Have completed one year of coursework.
- Have a strong interest in transportation engineering.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Be able to learn PDF markup and review tools such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat.
- Be able to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages.
- Have excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow.
Nice To Haves
- Previous co-op experience is a plus.
- Direct experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Learn design and analysis skills for transportation engineering projects under the direction of experienced technical staff.
- Assist with transportation projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities, which may include traffic or safety analysis, roadway and highway geometric design, pavement rehabilitation, drainage design, transportation planning, or surveying.
- Assist engineers with developing reports, project scoping, and final design.
- Help develop construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Benefits
- Parking is provided.
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Career Level
Intern
