About the role#
We are looking for a Roadway Design Intern to join our teams in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville. You will work within our Design and Engineering teams and receive mentorship from technical experts in roadway transportation design.
What you'll do#
- Prepare conceptual designs and construction plans.
- Create engineering designs for the geometric layout of highways and streets.
- Complete drainage design tasks, including hydrology and hydraulics.
- Perform construction engineering and inspection work.
- Collect traffic and highway field data.
- Assist with the completion of transportation planning reports and roadway safety studies.
- Support various traffic engineering projects.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Experience using OpenRoads.
- A basic understanding of geometric and traffic operations principles, including AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT requirements.
- An EIT Certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time, paid internship.
- Positions are available in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville, Tennessee.
- The role follows a rolling term.
About Arcadis
Arcadis is a professional services firm that provides consultancy, design, and engineering services for natural and built assets. The company operates in over 30 countries and employs more than 42,000 people. It focuses on projects related to infrastructure, water, buildings, and environmental remediation. Arcadis is based in Amsterdam and functions as a public company.
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