Civil Engineering Intern (Roadways) - Fall 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a Roadway Engineering Intern in our Charlotte, NC office this Fall. The selected candidate will collaborate and be mentored by top engineering associates, assisting the Charlotte Roadway Design Group on a variety of conventional and design-build projects. This role combines innovative roadway design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions. It’s an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the transportation engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents and details
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering tasks using computer-assisted design software and equipment
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Requirements

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited university
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or related experience
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
• Experience or exposure to North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans preparation and design standards
• Specific interest in Transportation/Roadway Design

About the Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental, and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improve the overall quality of life.

About the Company

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. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top 100 design firms. Our success stems from an unwavering commitment to core values: integrity, quality service, business success, and valuing associates.