Civil Roadway Design Intern

Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. With over 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Job Description

As a Civil Roadway Design Intern at KPFF, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technical staff on transportation infrastructure projects. You will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, engineering calculations, and construction support while learning how design decisions respond to agency standards, site conditions, constructability, and the needs of the traveling public.

Throughout the internship, you will

Assist with roadway design tasks involving horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and related civil improvements. Help prepare plans, profiles, cross sections, details, quantity calculations, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers. Support development and organization of design files and technical deliverables using civil design and computer-aided drafting software. Learn to apply agency design criteria, standards, and project requirements to real-world transportation projects. Coordinate with drainage, utility, structures, traffic, survey, environmental, and other project disciplines. Contribute to team discussions, quality-control reviews, and collaborative problem-solving. Participate in our Weekly Intern Training Series and other mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

Current enrol