Civil Engineering Intern, Traffic
TKDA
Summer Intern – Civil Engineering, Roadway & Utilities
TKDA
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $20 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Work alongside Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals on multi-discipline public and private projects
- Support civil design including roadway, utility infrastructure and stormwater management systems
- Apply classroom knowledge to real municipal infrastructure design projects
- Participate in development of construction plans and specifications (as applicable)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and attend mentorship, training, and learning seminars
- Primarily work from office or assigned project site, with occasional flexible/hybrid arrangements
- Work approximately 40 hours per week with occasional overtime during the summer internship period
- May be required to operate a motorized vehicle for project/business needs
Requirements
- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with interest in transportation
- Previous experience or formal training with AutoCad and/or Microstation
- Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age by May 30, 2026
- Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
- Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime from mid-May through mid-August 2026
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle for business on behalf of TKDA (may be required)
- Preferred: coursework or project assignments related to transportation, municipal or highway design
- Preferred: Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices
- Preferred: Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications
- Preferred: Experience working directly with people (customer service, sports reffing, volunteering / community engagement)
Benefits
- Structured summer experience including formal software trainings
- Networking opportunities
- Mentorship relationships
- Social events and learning seminars
- Flexible / hybrid work arrangements (may be provided in some instances)
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
civil designroadway designutility infrastructurestormwater management systemsconstruction plansspecificationsdrafting techniquesplan developmenttransportation designmunicipal design
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsteamworkverbal communicationwritten communication
Certifications
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineeringvalid driver's license
