About the role#
Nitsch Engineering is seeking a Transportation Co-op for the Winter 2027 term. Based in our Boston office, this position allows you to apply engineering fundamentals to transportation projects. You will also support our Civil Engineering Department on land development work. This is a developmental role where you will learn to turn theoretical knowledge into practical application under the guidance of project engineers and managers.
What you'll do#
- Perform CAD drafting and simple design tasks.
- Work on roadway layout, traffic management, traffic signals, utility design, and construction estimates.
- Solve engineering problems using your education, judgment, and experience.
- Collect traffic data as directed by project managers.
- Create and work from standard design drawings.
- Produce graphs, charts, overlays, and isometric drawings using CAD systems.
- Prepare quantity and cost estimates.
- Review existing site conditions.
- Organize digital documents and handle project-related deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college-level Civil Engineering technical program or an accredited university engineering program.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
About Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering is a civil engineering firm founded in 1989. The company provides services in transportation, structural engineering, land surveying, and green infrastructure planning. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm maintains additional offices in Lawrence, Worcester, and Washington, DC. It employs between 51 and 200 people and works on projects across 21 states and five countries.
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