Roadway Engineer Internships
Roadway engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience designing and analyzing transportation infrastructure, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. {{top_industries_phrase}} lead in internship volume, with Patel, Greene & Associates, Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, and WGI among the employers posting roles now.
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About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you're an engineering student committed to do meaningful work, then this is your moment. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist roadway design engineers in preparing plans, profiles, and cross sections for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, intersections, drainage systems, and related improvements.
- Support the development of horizontal and vertical alignments using MicroStation and/or OpenRoads.
- Perform quantity take-offs and assist with the preparation of project cost estimates.
- Conduct field visits to collect project data, verify existing conditions, and support survey coordination activities.
- Compile and organize project documentation, design calculations, drawings, and plan sets for review and submittal.
- Assist with researching applicable design standards, specifications, and guidelines from DOT and local agencies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including traffic, drainage, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in internal design reviews and gain hands-on experience with project development from initial concept through final design.
- Support engineering staff with data entry, file management, documentation, and quality control activities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, attention to detail, safety, and delivering high-quality work
You’ll thrive here if you have
- Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering.
- Completion of a Transportation Engineering course is desired.
- Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer is desired.
What you can expect from us
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
About the Job
- Career Level: Administrative
- Employment Type: Internship
EEO Statement
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!
About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you're an engineering student committed to do meaningful work, then this is your moment. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist roadway design engineers in preparing plans, profiles, and cross sections for transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, intersections, drainage systems, and related improvements.
- Support the development of horizontal and vertical alignments using MicroStation and/or OpenRoads.
- Perform quantity take-offs and assist with the preparation of project cost estimates.
- Conduct field visits to collect project data, verify existing conditions, and support survey coordination activities.
- Compile and organize project documentation, design calculations, drawings, and plan sets for review and submittal.
- Assist with researching applicable design standards, specifications, and guidelines from DOT and local agencies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including traffic, drainage, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in internal design reviews and gain hands-on experience with project development from initial concept through final design.
- Support engineering staff with data entry, file management, documentation, and quality control activities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, attention to detail, safety, and delivering high-quality work
You’ll thrive here if you have
- Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering.
- Completion of a Transportation Engineering course is desired.
- Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer is desired.
What you can expect from us
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
About the Job
- Career Level: Administrative
- Employment Type: Internship
EEO Statement
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!
Roadway Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Roadway Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large engineering consultancies and transportation agencies open summer intern applications the preceding fall, and many close recruitment before the new year. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so search continuously rather than waiting for a single season to open.
Build a portfolio before you send your first application
Hiring teams for roadway engineer interns expect limited work history and assess your technical foundation instead. Document two or three class or personal projects with the tools used, your approach, and the outcome, and package them into a CAD portfolio or design writeup that you can share directly with any application.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and fills gaps the structured programs do not cover.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Roadway engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering transportation concepts, design calculations, or software tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as your final result.
Roadway Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a roadway engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A design portfolio or CAD project file gives recruiters something concrete to assess your technical abilities. Pair direct applications to employers with campus career fairs, where roadway engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a roadway engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For roadway engineer interns, what drives it most is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and whether you express interest in a return offer before the internship ends. Position yourself for one by contributing fully, but do not count on it before an offer is made.
When should I apply for roadway engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, including major engineering consultancies and transportation agencies, recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often wrapping up hiring by November or December. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round and it pays to check regularly rather than waiting for one application season.
Are roadway engineer internships paid?
Most professional roadway engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some employers also provide housing stipends or relocation assistance for internships requiring travel. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so you can compare opportunities directly when evaluating your options.
What should a roadway engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For roadway engineer candidates, that means a CAD or design portfolio, a transportation analysis writeup, or a lab report showing applied problem-solving with the tools you used. Add relevant coursework in transportation engineering, structural analysis, or GIS, and keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get roadway engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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