Transportation Design Intern - Summer 2027

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

DOWL is seeking an enthusiastic Transportation Intern for summer 2027 to provide engineering assistance on a variety of projects. The internship is designed to give civil engineering students personal, one-on-one mentorship and practical experience with design projects. The intern will use applications and software to analyze, develop, draft, write, and prepare design packages in the assigned engineering discipline. Work may include field data collection, construction administration support, and inspection services. The position is generally office-based, with intermittent field work.

Requirements

One to two years of college-level coursework toward a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
A valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, coworkers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to clients and coworkers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload and complete work in a timely, efficient manner.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical analysis, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly; talk and hear; occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering-related fields.
Knowledge of and experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Assist with field investigations, analysis of alternative solutions, project design, and construction inspection.
Perform engineering calculations in support of design projects.
Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications to estimate construction costs.
Provide AutoCAD drafting support.
Prepare and route project-related correspondence and maintain records.
Assist with writing and editing construction specifications and technical reports.
Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned.