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Internship Pavement Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

GEO/Pave Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

... Internship Mission/ Position Description Summary ... The mission of a Technician for HVJ, a leading specialty engineering firm in Texas, is to support ...

Civil Engineering Internship - Airports

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

As one of our student interns, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will ... The Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading ...

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How much do internship pavement engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship pavement engineer in the United States is $25.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship pavement engineer?

Internship Pavement Engineers are students or recent graduates who work under the supervision of experienced pavement engineers to gain practical experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of road surfaces. Their responsibilities typically include assisting in field inspections, collecting and analyzing pavement materials, performing laboratory tests, and helping prepare technical reports. This role provides hands-on exposure to civil engineering principles related to pavements and is a valuable step towards a career in transportation or civil engineering.

What does an internship pavement engineer do?

As an Internship Pavement Engineer, you can expect to work on a variety of tasks supporting the design, analysis, and maintenance of roadways and airport pavements. Typical responsibilities include assisting with field data collection, conducting laboratory materials testing, performing pavement condition surveys, and using engineering software to model pavement structures. Interns often collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers, gaining exposure to both technical and project management aspects. This role provides valuable hands-on experience and insight into industry standards and practices, setting a strong foundation for a future career in civil engineering.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an internship pavement engineer?

To thrive as an Internship Pavement Engineer, you typically need a background in civil engineering fundamentals, coursework in transportation or pavement materials, and progress toward an engineering degree. Familiarity with software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and basic laboratory testing procedures is often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help interns excel in collaborative projects and fieldwork. These competencies are crucial for producing accurate designs, ensuring quality control, and contributing meaningfully to infrastructure projects.

What is the difference between Internship Pavement Engineer vs Junior Pavement Engineer?

AspectInternship Pavement EngineerJunior Pavement Engineer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of civil engineering or related fieldBachelor's degree in civil engineering, some experience preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, supervised, learning-focusedEntry-level professional, involved in project tasks
CertificationsNot required, may pursue relevant certificationsNot mandatory, but certifications like PE can be advantageous
ResponsibilitiesAssist with pavement design, data collection, and analysisSupport pavement projects, perform calculations, prepare reports

In summary, an Internship Pavement Engineer is a learning position for students or recent graduates gaining industry experience, while a Junior Pavement Engineer is an entry-level professional with some responsibilities in pavement engineering projects. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ in experience level and scope of work.

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Infographic showing various Internship Pavement Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,867 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Intermediate Professional, Civil Engineering

Baltimore, MD • On-site


WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

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$78 - $100/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Job Summary

Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for pavement design, management, and evaluation projects located across the US. Tasks may include basic assistance with review, data collection, data analysis, and reporting on the development and analysis of pavement performance. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding completed analysis to support pavement design and management projects. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Contributes technical specialization within WSP’s Pavement Technical Excellence Center.
  • Provides advanced technical knowledge in pavement management and pavement engineering projects for federal, state, and local governments, and for industrial-commercial clients.
  • Contributes to complex projects, and leads tasks or phases of large projects
  • Contributes to business development opportunities through technical proposal development, networking, specialized service offerings and with time, professional reputation
  • Contributes positively to a committed, professional team environment
  • With time, develops as an expert resource working across the company
  • Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in pavement engineering
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in pavement engineering which may be via internship or post-graduate study.
  • Knowledge of roadway or airport pavement research, management, evaluation, design, and/or construction is required
  • Specialization in one or more of the following: modelling, PCC, mechanistic-empirical design, or maintenance/rehabilitation is highly desirable
  • Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Experience with database applications such as Access, SQL Server or Oracle
  • Experience with R, Python, Matlab, and/or ArcGIS
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
  • Experience developing statistical models or applying machine learning approaches.
WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,300 - $100,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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