About the role#
As a part-time Transportation Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support projects from planning through design. This role offers hands-on experience with DOT, county, and municipal projects while you learn industry design standards, engineering practices, and project delivery processes.
What you'll do#
- Support bridge projects through data collection, quantity takeoffs, drafting engineering details, and assisting with project deliverables.
- Assist project teams with rail and transit infrastructure improvements, including track alignment plans, profiles, cross sections, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical exhibits.
- Conduct data-driven safety assessments, such as crash analyses, network screening, and systemic safety studies, using data visualization, analytic tools, and code development.
- Document findings from safety studies and technical analyses.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree-seeking program in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of and experience using CADD or design software, preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Previous experience through design or transportation-related coursework.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $45,000 to $65,000 per year, paid hourly based on hours worked.
About Jacobs
Jacobs provides consulting and technical services across sectors such as transportation, water, and life sciences. The company operates in fields including advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental planning. It maintains a workforce of approximately 67,243 employees. The headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas.
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