Intern - Roadway Engineering
About the Role
Join GFT, an award‑winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Roadway Engineering Intern. This internship runs from mid‑May through mid‑August and offers real‑world experience on a highly functioning team that provides design services for a wide variety of transportation projects, including highways, bridges, and traffic engineering. Interns receive guidance, supervision, and mentorship from experienced engineers, and the majority convert to full‑time employees.
Responsibilities
- Create engineering and construction drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD.
- Conduct basic engineering calculations and input data into analysis software.
- Participate in field assignments, including inspections of roadways and highways.
- Review drawings, proofread reports, and perform related engineering support tasks across various project phases.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an ABET‑accredited undergraduate or graduate civil engineering (or related) program.
- Demonstrated interest or prior internship experience in roadway and highway engineering, including design, inspection, and construction.
- Basic proficiency in CAD, spreadsheets, interpreting design drawings, and technical writing.
- Self‑motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer.
- Experience using engineering analysis and design software, such as Civil 3D and HEC‑RAS.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $21.00 – $28.00 per hour, dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Schedule
Core business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The internship program runs from mid‑May through mid‑August.
Location
Wichita, Kansas.
Company Overview
GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge—what it calls the “Infrastructure of Life.” With over a century of experience, GFT serves more than 5,000 engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, and designers, delivering resilient, sustainable design and construction solutions that strengthen communities, protect the planet, and improve lives.