Transportation Civil Engineering Rotational Intern

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Not sure which corner of civil engineering is the right fit for you? As a Civil Engineering Rotational Intern, you'll find out firsthand. You'll rotate through multiple disciplines, working alongside experienced engineers on real projects that shape communities. Along the way, you'll put your classroom knowledge to work, build the professional skills that set you apart, and discover the career paths that excite you most. This internship will give you the opportunity to explore career options in 3 of the following disciplines: Aviation, Project Controls, Traffic, Water Resources, Ecological Restoration, Structures, Water/Wastewater, Geotechnical, Highways, Natural & Cultural Resources, Right of Way, or Planning. This program is designed for students who haven't chosen a specific focus area yet and want to explore multiple paths before deciding where to go next.

The hourly rate associated with this position is $22.00 - $27.00, which is based on education level. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist senior or lead engineers and/or project managers with basic design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support

• Help prepare drawings and documents for programming, schematic design, modeling, graphics, design development, and construction phases

• Support the creation of presentation and marketing materials

• Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings

• Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed

• Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices

• Develop basic design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with team members

• Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other multidisciplinary team members

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Familiarity in using standard Microsoft Office for document creation and email communication

• Ability to prepare well organized, clear, and concise written materials

• Ability to support work with attention to detail and creativity

• Developing presentation skills, including communicating ideas to different groups

• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with guidance from supervisors

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate well with others

Required Experience

• Full-time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering with an interest in transportation projects

Qualifications Preferred

• Coursework in a related field

• Previous internship or relevant work experience

• Familiarity with design and production software, with the ability to use these tools to develop project documents and collaborate with project team members

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.