Transportation Engineer - Intern
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Mead & Hunt
OH
Summary
The intern will support transportation engineering projects through a mix of office and field assignments, including design, cost estimation, and construction documentation. They will work alongside experienced engineers to prepare reports, plans, and specifications using CAD software.
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team! At Mead & Hunt, we are employee-owned, value our people, and strive to help everyone succeed. In our transportation group, we're seeking a confident and responsible limited-term transportation engineer intern who can assist with the development of transportation projects across Wisconsin, use design software to prepare engineering and design documents, and develop construction cost estimates for projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineering student to gain hands-on experience working on a variety of transportation infrastructure projects in local communities to large interstate projects. In this role, you will work both independently and in teams, solve problems, and learn and apply engineering principles to real-world projects.
At Mead & Hunt, our work is guided by core values of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We embrace continuous improvement and encourage creative solutions, always striving to exceed expectations. Respect, teamwork, and personal ownership are at the heart of our culture; we foster collaboration and empower employees to make meaningful contributions. By joining us, you become part of a team that values professional excellence, accountability, and lasting relationships, all while making a positive difference in our communities.
What You'll Do
As a Transportation Engineering Intern, you will support transportation engineering projects through a combination of office and field assignments. Responsibilities may include:
- Work alongside experienced engineers on challenging transportation projects
- Use computer assisted programs like Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare engineering and design documents, computations, and quantity estimates
- Analyze and prepare reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits and other design documents for projects
- Assist with CAD-based design work and support the design and plan production of transportation-related projects
- Support roadway, site, and transportation design efforts through calculations, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
- Participate in construction inspection, documentation, and field observation activities
- Assist with surveying and data collection efforts
- Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned
The successful candidate must have:
- Completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited college or university
- A valid driver's license is required.
Why Mead & Hunt?
At Mead & Hunt, you'll gain practical, real-world experience on meaningful transportation projects while working alongside industry professionals committed to your growth and development. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop technical skills, and explore a career in transportation engineering.
Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Mead & Hunt provides clients with expert planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental and construction administration services across a wide variety of market sectors, including transportation (aviation, highways, roads and bridges), food and beverage processing, renewable energy, municipal infrastructure, military, telecommunications, cultural resources, and hydropower and water resources. In each of these disciplines, we’ve developed unique methodologies and processes to deliver cost-saving solutions that meet our clients’ needs.
At Mead & Hunt, we approach each project as an opportunity for innovation – and we believe that innovation in any field begins with the same step: listening. That’s why we build strong relationships with our clients, insist on cross-disciplinary collaboration and support continuing education. The result? Over a century of engineering and architectural solutions that have resulted in everything from cost-saving efficiencies to proprietary processes.
We take great pride in not only what we do, but how we do it. Serving markets nationwide for more than 125 years, we’ve demonstrated our technical, design and planning expertise. But what makes us different is that we don’t measure our success in years or projects or revenue. Instead, it’s measured in your satisfaction.
The employee-owned consulting firm remains strong on ENR's Top 500 Design Firm list with a national ranking of #82 in 2026.
The firm employs over 1,400 civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, planners, historic preservationists, environmental scientists, architects, technicians and support specialists from 50+ offices located across the nation.
Contact us at [email protected] or call 888-364-7272.
Founded
1900
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Professional Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Middleton, WI
Mead & Hunt provides clients with expert planning, architecture design, engineering, environmental and construction administration services across a wide variety of market sectors, including transportation (aviation, highways, roads and bridges), food and beverage processing, renewable energy, municipal infrastructure, military, telecommunications, cultural resources, and hydropower and water resources. In each of these disciplines, we’ve developed unique methodologies and processes to deliver cost-saving solutions that meet our clients’ needs.
At Mead & Hunt, we approach each project as an opportunity for innovation – and we believe that innovation in any field begins with the same step: listening. That’s why we build strong relationships with our clients, insist on cross-disciplinary collaboration and support continuing education. The result? Over a century of engineering and architectural solutions that have resulted in everything from cost-saving efficiencies to proprietary processes.
We take great pride in not only what we do, but how we do it. Serving markets nationwide for more than 125 years, we’ve demonstrated our technical, design and planning expertise. But what makes us different is that we don’t measure our success in years or projects or revenue. Instead, it’s measured in your satisfaction.
The employee-owned consulting firm remains strong on ENR's Top 500 Design Firm list with a national ranking of #82 in 2026.
The firm employs over 1,400 civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, planners, historic preservationists, environmental scientists, architects, technicians and support specialists from 50+ offices located across the nation.
Contact us at [email protected] or call 888-364-7272.
Founded
1900
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Professional Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Middleton, WI