Transportation Design Intern - Summer 2027

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

DOWL is seeking an enthusiastic Transportation Design Intern for summer 2027 to provide engineering assistance on a wide variety of projects. The internship is intended for candidates passionate about civil engineering and provides personal, one-on-one mentorship to help develop knowledge and experience with design projects. The intern will use various applications and software to analyze, develop, draft, write, and prepare design packages in support of the assigned engineering discipline. Duties may also include field data collection, construction administration support, and inspections. The role is part of a transportation planning and design team working on practical solutions to improve transportation safety, connectivity, and accessibility.

Requirements

One to two years of college-level coursework while pursuing 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 to complete work in a timely and 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in construction or civil engineering-related fields is desirable.
Knowledge of and experience with ARC GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D is highly desirable.
Prior work experience in construction, traffic, or other civil engineering-related fields is desirable.

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.