Civil Engineering Intern – Transportation, Rail
TKDA
Civil Engineering Intern – Transportation, Rail
TKDA
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Bernardino • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $21 - $25 per hour
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Work alongside civil engineers and technicians on rail and transportation projects (site planning, roadway, utility, parking lot, grading and drainage, storm water management, and track design)
- Contribute to development of preliminary and final designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Perform calculations for project dimensions and elevations as well as earthwork, utilities, and track quantities
- Assist with preliminary site assessments and surveys
- Assist with construction administration responsibilities, providing information and feedback on construction status and potential construction or design-related challenges
- Participate in mentorship, trainings, networking, and learning seminars as part of the structured internship program
Requirements
- Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a transportation emphasis
- Must be at least 21 years of age as of May 1, 2026
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Previous experience or training with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microstation
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to ask questions, engage in discussions, and assist with technical report and specification preparation
- Ability to accurately read and interpret construction documents in accordance with construction activities and requirements
- Ability to work outdoors on active construction sites while carrying up to 40 pounds and standing for extended periods of time
- Possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record; ability to travel as needed for construction administration and site inspections/visits
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to complete and pass background, security, and drug test requests required by TKDA, clients, and state and/or federal agencies
- Ideal availability: 40 hours per week (with occasional overtime) from mid-May through mid-August 2026
- Advantageous: General understanding of drafting techniques and construction plan development practices
- Advantageous: Previous experience or coursework related to site design and/or linear design
- Advantageous: Previous experience with construction administration tasks including staking, surveying, inspections, or observations
Benefits
- 2026 Internship Program: structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars
- Opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real ways and professional development
- Flexible / hybrid work arrangements may be provided
- Out-of-state students may be eligible for housing assistance
- Exposure to project life cycle from conception through construction
- Networking and mentorship opportunities with TKDA staff
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AutoCADCivil 3DMicrostationcalculations for project dimensionsearthworkutilitiestrack quantitiessite assessmentsconstruction administrationdrafting techniques
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationability to ask questionsengagement in discussionstechnical report preparationspecification preparation
Certifications
valid Driver’s License
