Transportation Engineering Intern | Austin, TX

100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture.

About the role

Summer 2027 Internship opportunity in Austin, TX. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist with engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading design while learning the transportation engineering trade. You will work within project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support project goals and client expectations. This role supports municipal and transportation work in Central Texas, providing hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation-project design for highways, bridges, transit systems, and multimodal transportation networks according to code and IMEG standards.
• Research resources for commercially available equipment.
• Support client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation.
• Coordinate design and schedules with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers.
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to final check.
• Assist with preparation and issuance of addendum information.
• Conduct periodic job site observations and other services required by the contract services agreement.
• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software, and BIM.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.

About the Team

Austin-based civil team serving Central Texas in transportation, municipal, and site development work.

Benefits

• Paid internship with real, hands-on project work.
• Structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.
• Clear path to full-time employment: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG.
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm.
• MEG, an in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations.
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Eligibility to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment.

Schedule

Full-time in-office, 10-12 week summer program.