Transportation Roadway Intern (Summer 2027)

Stantec
Cincinnati, OH
On-site

Who this role is best for

Students with civil engineering backgrounds and CAD experience will find this office-based internship role in transportation planning and design in Cincinnati, OH, suits their academic and technical interests.

Best fit for

  • Students enrolled in civil engineering programs with CAD experience and a passion for transportation projects
    — “Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree or master’s degree engineering program”
  • Candidates who can support multiple teams across design, construction, and planning phases
    — “Support our roadway design, airport design and structural engineering groups”
  • Individuals comfortable with office work and potential field exposure during the summer
    — “Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.”

Things to consider

  • Limited teleworking potential may require daily commuting or on-site presence in Cincinnati
    — “This is an office position; limited teleworking (if any) is anticipated.”
  • The internship is full-time during the summer and may involve long hours at a desk
    — “Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize coursework or projects related to transportation planning and infrastructure design
    — “Passion for transportation engineering planning, design, and construction”
  • Highlight experience with CAD software like AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation
    — “Experience with Bentley MicroStation/Open Roads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus”
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively across teams on diverse tasks
    — “Ability to work with a team on multiple projects and project-related tasks”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • support roadway design and construction engineering groups
  • conduct basic calculations
  • prepare CAD drawings
Typical background
currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree engineering program

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringCAD DrawingBasic Calculations

Preferred

Bentley Microstation/open Roads DesignerAutocad/civil 3D

Stack & domain

Microsoft ProductsBentley Microstation/open Roads DesignerAutocad/civil 3DCAD DrawingsEngineer's EstimatesTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingTransportation EngineeringCivil Design

About the role

Original posting from Stantec

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.  

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career. 

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we approach every project, whether at the local, regional, or national level, thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address the communities’ unique needs throughout the project’s lifecycle. Our experts lead in their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Stantec is a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

We are looking for talented Transportation Engineering Interns who want to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

This is a paid internship with full-time hours during the Summer of 2027. This is an office position; limited teleworking (if any) is anticipated.

Your Key Responsibilities

Support our roadway design, airport design and structural engineering groups

Support our roadway construction engineering groups in the field

Conduct basic calculations and assist in developing engineer's estimates

Assist team in preparing CAD drawings and reports

Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

A passion for transportation engineering planning, design, and construction

Ability to work with a team on multiple projects and project-related tasks

Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills

Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil design

 Education and Experience

Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree or master’s degree engineering program #Student

Previous experience in Microsoft products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel 

Experience with Bentley MicroStation/Open Roads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Source: Stantec careers

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