Transportation Intern - Lehi

Job Description

Job Description

Turn what you are learning in the classroom into meaningful, hands-on experience with Civil Science. As a Transportation Intern , you will support projects that improve the roads, infrastructure, and communities people rely on every day either in the field or with design.

This Summer 2027 internship is available at any of our Utah office locations. You will work alongside experienced engineers, surveyors, designers, inspectors, and other professionals while gaining exposure to transportation, municipal, and development projects throughout Utah.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the planning and design of transportation, municipal, and development projects.

• Support roadway design, land surveying, construction inspection, and CADD-related assignments.

• Help prepare engineering drawings, plans, exhibits, calculations, and project documentation.

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and reviewing field and design data.

• Participate in site visits and field assignments to better understand how engineering plans become completed projects.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, surveyors, inspectors, and project managers.

• Learn and apply Civil Science’s technical standards, quality-control procedures, and safety practices.

• Take on meaningful responsibilities based on your experience, interests, and project needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Current enrollment in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related program.

• An interest in transportation, roadway design, construction, surveying, or public infrastructure.

• A working knowledge of civil engineering concepts related to roadway design, land surveying, construction inspection, and CADD.

• A willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and take ownership of your work.

• Strong communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Civil Science’s driving requirements.

Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

• Recent academic, internship, or project experience involving highway or Department of Transportation projects.

• Experience with design software such as Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar programs.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, or field data-collection tools.

• Construction inspection, materials testing, or similar field experience.

Experience with these programs is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone who is ready to learn and grow.

Why Intern with Civil Science?

Make a real impact: Your work will contribute directly to infrastructure projects that connect and strengthen communities.

Gain hands-on experience: See first-hand how engineering plans and specifications become completed construction projects.

Learn from experienced professionals: Work directly with engineers, surveyors, construction professionals, and field staff who are invested in helping you learn and develop.

Explore your career path: Gain exposure to multiple areas of infrastructure work while developing valuable technical, safety, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Build experience that matters : Take on meaningful responsibilities and develop practical skills that will help prepare you for a career in engineering, construction, surveying, or infrastructure.

Experience an ownership culture: Civil Science is a 100% employee-owned company, Our employees have a shared stake in our success, and our values of community, ownership, relationships, and excellence guide how we work with one another and serve our clients.

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.