Intern - Roadway Engineering

Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Apr 24, 2025
What You Will Do: Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Roadway Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature transportation projects here. What you'll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Support real client projects by creating engineering and construction drawings using MicroStation or AutoCAD. Assist in fundamental engineering tasks such as conducting basic engineering calculations and inputting data into analysis software. Participate in field assignments, including inspections of roadways and highways to support project needs. Contribute to various project phases by reviewing drawings, proofreading reports, and performing related engineering support tasks. Education \| Experience: What you'll bring to our firm: Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering or a related field. Basic proficiency in CAD, spreadsheets, interpreting design drawings, and technical writing is required. Demonstrated interest or prior internship experience in Roadway and Highway Engineering, including design, inspection, and construction. Self-motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. What we prefer you bring: Advanced proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation. Experience using engineering analysis and design software, such as Civil 3D and HEC-RAS. Compensation: The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary dependent on completed years of education, relevant experience, and geographic location. Featured Benefits: * Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. * Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. * Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. * Tuition reimbursement for continued education. * Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations * Incentive compensation for eligible positions. Company Overview: Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives - so how can we shape it for the better? At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together, we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. Location: Denver, CO Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Hourly (30-40 hours per week) Internal Requisition ID: 2025-11919 Salary Range: $20.00-$28.00 per hour Application Deadline: 4/14/2025 #LI-Hybrid #LI-ML2