Engineering Intern -Highways/Roads
GHD

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way!

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is looking for a student to join our Engineering Design Organization during the Spring/Summer of 2025 as Transportation Engineering Intern. We are looking for talented students, and we want to work with exceptional people who share our vision and can help us to deliver it. You will work alongside our Senior Engineers on projects in the industrial, municipal and environmental markets. You will learn to work on the designs, calculations and modelling in preparation of specification and drawing packages for construction of water distribution, sewer collection, pumping station, roadways, storm water, and all aspects of a linear focused design.

This position will be based in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you!

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Responsibilities of the position are but are not limited to:

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway and transportation projects from preliminary to final design
• Design tasks include geometric layouts, roadway alignments, cross-sections, drainage, traffic control, and erosion and sediment control
• Assist in cost estimates, reports, and technical memos
• Assist in transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies and general traffic engineering projects
• Collect, compile, and analyze data including traffic, highway, and crash histories
• Assist in operational analysis for intersections, corridors, and interchange traffic
• Assist in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects

What you will bring to the team:

• Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations and deadlines
• Strong sense of motivation and a thirst for knowledge
• Knowledge of modeling and design software (i.e. REVIT, PCSWMM, etc.) as applicable
• Involvement in professional organization(s) preferred

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $22.50 - $25.50 based on experience.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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