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Bridge Intern

Dowl

The Role

Overview

Summer 2026 bridge & structures engineering intern providing design, drafting, and site support.

Key Responsibilities

  • autocad drafting
  • engineering calculations
  • construction inspection
  • materials testing
  • bid estimation
  • site surveys

Tasks

-Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits. -Assist survey crews. -Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals. -Review construction submittals. -Perform construction inspection of roadway project. -Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting. -Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects. -Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping. -Assist with writing and editing construction specifications. -Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work. -Perform materials testing in support of our lab technicians. -Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications. Estimate construction costs.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • microsoft office
  • problem solving
  • analytical
  • customer service

What You Bring

-Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. -Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals. -Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. -Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload to ensure that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner. -Ability to effectively present information to clients, co-workers, and the public. -Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. -Should be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project software. -AutoCAD and/or MicroStation knowledge and experience is highly desirable.

The Company

About Dowl

-The company offers integrated solutions across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and water resources. -Deep expertise in managing complex projects from initial planning through to design and implementation. -Provides services to both public and private sectors with a strong track record of successful outcomes. -Notable projects include large-scale transportation systems, critical utilities infrastructure, and urban development. -The team is known for its collaborative approach, ensuring each project is tailored to client needs. -Diverse portfolio spans various markets, making them a key partner in shaping the future of infrastructure and energy projects.

Sector Specialisms

Planning

Surveying

Civil

Transportation

Bridge

Construction Support

Environmental Services

Structural Engineering

Water Resources

Geotechnical Engineering

Drainage and River Systems

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

Floodplain Modeling and Permitting

Bridge and Culvert Hydraulic Design

Scour Mitigation Design

Hydraulic Structure Design

Stream Restoration and Bank Stabilization

Fish Passage Design

Coastal Engineering

Stormwater Management and Pollution Prevention

Erosion Control

Dam Safety

Water Resource Planning and Development

Wastewater Treatment

Water Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Rate Studies