Internship - Civil Engineering - Transportation

Job Description

Job Description

Finding the right fit

Ayres is looking to add a purpose-driven student to grow with our team. Internships and co-ops are meant to be resume-boosting experiences that allow you to test drive your future career. We’ll give you that and so much more! An internship/co-op with Ayres will lead to meaningful work that supports your future career, tools and resources to be successful, and mentors who are passionate about the industry. We expect our interns to have confidence, be adaptable, and a team player.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Work under the direct supervision of engineering staff and will be assigned to construction projects.
• Assist with construction inspection on storm sewer, roadway, asphalt or concrete pavement, curb and gutter, measuring quantities, documentation, maintaining records, survey, and other duties.
• Support design projects in preparation of plans, data collection, writing reports and computing quantities.
• Collect traffic data as well as inspection and maintenance of highway culverts and bridges.
• Position may require overtime, and out-of-town travel (typically within 60 miles of the office).

Required Qualifications:

• In pursuit of a civil engineering degree.
• Reliable means of transportation to travel to office locations and project sites. 
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Construction, municipal, roadway, traffic or structural experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.