Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Intern - Roadway Engineering
Roadway engineering internship supporting design, calculations, and fieldwork.
Job Highlights
About the Role
During the internship you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You will receive guidance, supervision and mentorship from experienced engineers, with the goal of your success. The majority of interns convert to full-time employees. In this role you will support real client projects by creating engineering and construction drawings using MicroStation or AutoCAD, perform basic engineering calculations and input data into analysis software, participate in field assignments such as inspections of roadways, bridges and highways, and contribute to various project phases by reviewing drawings, proofreading reports and providing related engineering support.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design services
- ▸cad drawings
- ▸calculations
- ▸data input
- ▸field inspections
- ▸drawing review
What You Bring
The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate civil engineering program or a related field, and has demonstrated interest or prior internship experience in roadway, bridge, and highway engineering. Basic proficiency in CAD, spreadsheets, interpreting design drawings, and technical writing is required, along with strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, and a self-motivated, team-player attitude. Preferred qualifications include working proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation, and experience using engineering analysis and design tools like Civil 3D and HEC‑RAS.
Requirements
- ▸abet
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸cad
- ▸autocad
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸hec‑ras
Benefits
Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August. Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Roadway Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Working on the roadway team offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity, spanning highways, bridges, and traffic engineering. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $21.00 to $28.00 depending on experience and location. The position is based in Fairfax, VA, with hybrid (in-person and remote) work, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time