Summer 2027 Intern - Transportation & Stormwater Engineering

ESP Associates, Inc.•Fayetteville, AR

54d•Onsite

About The Position

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a Summer 2027 intern for its Transportation & Stormwater Management team in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The position offers hands-on experience supporting the planning, design, and delivery of transportation, roadway, multi-use trail, and stormwater drainage projects. The intern will prepare engineering documents and design materials under the direction of Project Engineers and Project Managers, and work with engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and other project team members. Field investigations, site visits, and construction observations may also be part of the work as required. MCE is a regional, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees across four offices. The company describes a culture that encourages colleagues to connect through social events and community volunteer activities, alongside its focus on quality, integrity, personalized service, and projects that benefit local communities.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a Civil Engineering bachelor's degree program at an accredited engineering school.
Have experience with or willingness to learn OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, GeoPak, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related design software.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be detail oriented.
Have excellent communication skills, including listening, understanding, and responding.
Be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, design, and production for transportation, roadway, multi-use trail, and stormwater drainage projects.
Prepare engineering drawings, exhibits, models, and project deliverables under the direction of Project Engineers and Project Managers.
Develop plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), construction details, quantity calculations, and supporting documentation.
Assist with roadway and highway design, including horizontal and vertical geometry, drainage systems, culverts, retaining walls, and stormwater management facilities.
Use CADD and design software to prepare plan sheets, profiles, cross-sections, models, and construction details.
Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and other project team members to support project development.
Assist with data collection, field investigations, site visits, and construction observations as required.
Prepare technical calculations, drainage analyses, cost estimates, exhibits, and reports.
Support project teams in meeting schedules, quality standards, and client requirements.
Maintain project files and documentation according to company procedures and standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, design standards, policies, and procedures.
Communicate project status, schedules, and technical issues effectively to project team members and supervisors.