Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design
Colliers Engineering & Design · Buffalo, NY, US
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About the Role
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking enthusiastic Civil Engineering students for a Summer 2027 internship in Highway Engineering in Buffalo, NY. This role offers hands-on experience in highways, roadways, and transportation engineering, working on projects that impact communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for transportation and traffic projects.
- Conduct basic engineering functions including CAD, calculations, and cost estimating under supervision.
- Develop roadway, sidewalk, and intersection designs, including roundabouts, traffic signals, and interchanges.
- Prepare low-complexity general engineering designs and technical data.
- Assist with permit applications, material testing, drawings, and CAD work.
- Visit construction projects and assist with field reconnaissance.
- Participate in internship programming, networking, and skill development activities.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.
- Interest in roadway and highway/traffic design preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation to the office.
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
- Completed coursework in Transportation Engineering preferred.
- Possess solid problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- MS Office
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Internship
- Summer
Experience Level
- Student
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 to $27.00 per hour
Benefits
- Potential for career advancement
- Opportunity to impact society through projects
- Networking opportunities
- Educational opportunities
- Career Exploration Series
- Reimbursement for education
- Free in-house educational resources
- Mentorship program
- Wellness program
- Women’s Organization
- Philanthropic opportunities
About the Company
- Colliers Engineering & Design focuses on people as its most important resource, providing a safe work environment, career advancement, and opportunities to impact society.
- The company offers multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects.
- Interns gain experience in real-life settings and participate in educational opportunities to build transferable skills.
- The internship program aims to grow the organization with talented individuals, with a high rate of full-time offers to graduating students.
- The company fosters an internal culture for personal and professional growth.