Transportation Design Internship - Summer

Transportation Design Internship - Summer 2027

Job Category: Internship

Requisition Number: TRANS
003248

• Posted :
  September 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families. DOWL offers a High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution) .Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision,lifeand AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employeeassistanceprogram, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment,paidtime off, paid holidays.

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues ata minimum of16 daysper year and accruals beingon first day of employment. Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL .

The hourly range for this position is $23.18 to $34.77.

In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

We are excited to welcome an intern to our Vancouver, WA team for Summer 2027!

Transportation Planning and Design

Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we’d love you to be a part of our team!

We are excited to welcome an intern to our Eugene, OR team for Summer 2027!

Summary

Are you a civil engineering student ready to turn classroom knowledge into real-world experience? DOWL is offering an exciting internship designed to immerse you in the dynamic world of the built environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects across our Civil & Land Development, Water & Environmental Services, Transportation & Structures, and Construction-Related Services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop practical skills that will set you apart after graduation.

Whether you're interested in designing roadways, managing stormwater systems, or supporting construction efforts, this internship will help you explore your passions and discover where your future in civil engineering can take you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects.
• Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting.
• Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals.
• Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping.
• Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work.
• Assist with writing and editing construction specifications.
• Tabulate bid…