About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in construction inspection, contract administration, materials verification, and project documentation. You will work alongside transportation construction professionals on highway and bridge projects in the Madison area and throughout southwest Wisconsin. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist construction engineering staff with inspection and documentation of highway and bridge construction activities.
- Support project teams with daily record keeping, quantity tracking, materials verification, and contractor documentation reviews.
- Observe construction operations to help verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Assist with field measurements, construction staking verification, and project progress reporting.
- Assist engineer teams with research, development, and design tasks.
- Help prepare engineering drawings and documents.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program.
- Understanding of engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and organize information for documents.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Completion of introductory coursework in transportation, construction, surveying, materials, or structural engineering.
- Interest in transportation construction, highway engineering, and bridge construction.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and construction environments.
- Previous internship, co-op, construction, surveying, or transportation-related experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with WisDOT construction practices or transportation projects is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About HNTB
HNTB is a civil engineering firm founded in 1914. It provides infrastructure solutions including architecture, bridge design, and highway planning. The company operates as a privately held entity with 7,911 employees. Its work covers aviation, transit, and water systems.
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