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Civil Engineering Intern (Highway)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The Highway Engineering Intern will be mentored by and will collaborate with top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on both design and plan preparation for roadway design.

RS&H

Civil Engineering Intern (Highway)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The Highway Engineering Intern will be mentored by and will collaborate with top Engineering associates on our team. The position will assist on both design and plan preparation for roadway design.

RS&H

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The Highway Engineering Intern position involves working as an entry level associate assisting the St. Charles Highway Group with the development of studies, reports, and highway construction plans.

Wilson & Company

College Intern

Omaha, NE · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

As an Intern in our office: * You will perform hands-on work to apply your classroom experience to ... Civil engineering student with an interest in a civil-works career, such as highway engineering ...

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How much do highway engineering intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for highway engineering intern in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a highway engineering intern do?

A Highway Engineering Intern typically assists professional engineers in the planning, design, and construction of roadways and related infrastructure. Their responsibilities may include drafting plans using CAD software, conducting site inspections, collecting and analyzing data, and helping prepare reports and documentation. Interns gain hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects, learning about highway standards, safety regulations, and project management. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking practical exposure to civil and transportation engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a highway engineering intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Highway Engineering Intern, you need a foundation in civil engineering principles, coursework in transportation or highway design, and progress toward a relevant degree. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design software, as well as basic knowledge of traffic analysis tools, is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and learning on the job. These skills enable interns to contribute to project design, ensure accurate technical work, and support the delivery of safe, efficient infrastructure projects.

What types of projects and tasks can a highway engineering intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Highway Engineering Intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of tasks, such as assisting with roadway design, preparing construction plans, conducting field inspections, and supporting project documentation. You'll likely work under the supervision of licensed engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to real-world transportation projects. This hands-on experience helps you develop technical skills and a better understanding of project workflows, which can be valuable for future career growth in civil or transportation engineering.

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Infographic showing various Highway Engineering Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Civil Engineering Intern (Highway) - Summer 2027

Saint Charles, IL • On-site

RS&H
Architectural Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$17 - $22.25/hr

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Posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Highway Engineering Intern in our St. Charles, Illinois office.

The Highway Engineering Intern position involves working as an entry level associate assisting the St. Charles Highway Group with the development of studies, reports, and highway construction plans. This position focuses on mastering technical work functions and developing and expanding professional discipline skills. Associate performs routine engineering assignments and works under the direct supervision of others, compiles data, utilizes applied software and technology to perform engineering analysis, assists in the preparation of reports, completes elementary design calculations, prepares quantity takeoffs and estimates, prepares engineering plans utilizing CADD, and observes ongoing and completed construction projects.

Qualifications:

  • Working toward obtaining Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
  • 0 to 4 years of highway design experience
  • Exposure to AutoCAD and/or Microstation preferred
  • Previous internship experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior internship or related experience
  • AutoCAD and / or Microstation experience
  • Experience or exposure to IDOT plans preparation and design standards
  • Specific interest in Transportation / Roadway Design

If ready to join an amazing team, we would love to hear from you.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans, to complex segmental bridges, our teams are working in the field and in the office while providing the highest quality infrastructure and facility solutions. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

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About RS&H

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RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

South Jacksonville, FL, US

Year founded

1941

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