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Dewberry is currently seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Transportation group in Raleigh, NC. The position allows for exposure to multiple engineering disciplines including roadway design, structural design, drainage design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. A training program will be tailored to the individual. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals.  This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

*A housing stipend may be provided to eligible candidates.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Developing and evaluating engineering solutions
• Preparing design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and drawings
• Assisting with various studies and documenting results
• Adherence to assigned project schedules and budgets
• Writing internal communications
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Currently pursuing B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (with emphasis in transportation) required
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Experience using CADD (Microstation or AutoCAD) preferred
• Desire to work in a team environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Summer Intern Program  

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee. 

Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including: 

• Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business. 

• Learning about our services, projects, and clients. 

• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others. 

• Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.