2026 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Highway Design
Tkda, Bloomington, MN, United States
Internship Overview
As an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an interest in highway design, you will join our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota. You will apply academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design‑build contractors. You will assist with highway design, geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Work Schedule and Location
Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid‑May through mid‑August. Primarily working from our office with possible flexible/hybrid arrangements.
Compensation
$20 – $24 per hour; final rate dependent on anticipated graduation date.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with interest in transportation.
Previous experience or formal training with Microstation.
Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous coursework or project assignments related to transportation or highway design.
Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
Internship Program
TKDA’s internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. The program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more.
Pre‑Employment Screening
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre‑employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
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As an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an interest in highway design, you will join our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota. You will apply academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design‑build contractors. You will assist with highway design, geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Work Schedule and Location
Available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid‑May through mid‑August. Primarily working from our office with possible flexible/hybrid arrangements.
Compensation
$20 – $24 per hour; final rate dependent on anticipated graduation date.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with interest in transportation.
Previous experience or formal training with Microstation.
Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous coursework or project assignments related to transportation or highway design.
Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
Internship Program
TKDA’s internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. The program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more.
Pre‑Employment Screening
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre‑employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
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