About the role#
This internship offers a chance to work alongside our Transportation Design team in Richmond, Virginia. You will gain hands-on experience with real projects while building your technical skills. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term, running from May or June through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support engineers with the planning and design of roadway and transportation projects.
- Prepare design plans, drawings, calculations, and other project deliverables.
- Use engineering and design software to support roadway design and plan development.
- Collect, organize, and analyze project data.
- Assist with design tasks related to roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and other transportation improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers and other team members to complete project tasks.
- Participate in project meetings to gain exposure to the day-to-day work of a transportation design team.
- Assist with other technical and administrative tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Interest in transportation engineering, roadway design, and transportation infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Previous coursework related to transportation, roadway design, or civil engineering design is preferred.
- Exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other engineering and design software is a plus.
- Previous internship or related experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About ATCS
ATCS is an engineering and management consulting firm founded in 1994. Based in Herndon, Virginia, the company provides services in transportation planning, environmental planning, and emergency management. It maintains a staff of 307 employees across multiple regional offices. The firm focuses on site civil work, bridge design, and public involvement projects.
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