2027 Roadway Civil Engineering Internship

Hanson values Integrity, Commitment, Quality, Relationships, and Innovation. If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

About the role

Our Roadway Engineering discipline is made up of Civil Engineers who plan, design, and prepare construction documents for rural and urban roadways, freeways, and interstates for local, state, and private clients. Aspects of design include vertical and horizontal alignments, geometric design, intersections and interchanges, roadside safety, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, pavement marking and signage, utility coordination, erosion control, and construction staging. Software including MicroStation with OpenRoads/Geopak or AutoCAD with Civil3D are often used for this work, which may include 3D modeling of the existing and proposed improvements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Gathering and/or providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies.
• Performing and/or reviewing calculations or reports such as those related to geometrics, transportation engineering, and quantities.
• Utilizing engineering software packages such as MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCad/Civil3D.
• Conducting field investigations and/or survey assistance to gather information.
• Documenting and/or observing construction operations.
• Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; and attending meetings.

Example Projects

• County Highway Project: Assist with sheet edits using MicroStation or AutoCAD, calculate quantities of various pay items to be used by contractor to bid the project, attend project meetings, learn to write meeting minutes, and review work by others. Provide project site visits during construction to monitor contractor’s work.
• Task Order Projects from large Transportation Agency (DOT or Turnpike): Projects may include design improvements for sidewalks and curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, intersection improvements such as adding a turn lane, evaluating roadsides for roadside hazards, toll plaza repairs, pavement patching, developing traffic control for bridge improvements, working closely with traffic and electrical engineers for roadway ITS installations, and developing new roads/highways. An intern may use programs such as MicroStation or AutoCAD, Excel, and MS Word. Like other projects, there may be a need to calculate quantities, attend project meetings, learn to write meeting minutes, and review work by others.
• Specific Projects from various transportation agencies (municipal, local, DOT or Turnpike): Assist with project pursuit by performing a site visit to help an experienced engineer better understand the project. Collect data and photos. Prepare design alternatives and analyze provided data to produce impressive graphics for use in proposals. Each project will have different improvements, but typical assignments may include working in CAD and a coordinate geometry package (COGO) to develop sheets and design layouts.

General Assignments

• Perform routine roadway engineering tasks using standard procedures under supervision of Registered Professional Engineers.
• Assist Hanson engineers, designers, and technicians in disciplines related to their field of study.
• Support one or more experienced Professional Engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects.
• Participate in additional activities/events to build a strong network within the Hanson community and with fellow interns.
• Travel to suppliers, customers, or other Hanson locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Ideal candidate will have successfully completed their sophomore year.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour for undergraduates and $30 - $40 per hour for post-graduates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans.
• Financial wellness plans.
• Work-life balance programs.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars.
• Leadership training.
• Lunch & learn development sessions.
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Award-winning internship program.
• Employee recognition.