Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for enthusiastic Civil Engineering students to join our Highway Engineering team in Rochester, NY for Summer 2026! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in highways, roadways, and transportation engineering, working side by side with experienced professionals on real projects that shape the way communities move.

As part of our 3,000+ professionals across 80+ offices nationwide, you'll explore the world of multi-discipline engineering and learn how we use advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions in transportation, infrastructure, and beyond.

If you're passionate about designing smarter, safer, and more sustainable roadways, this internship will give you the skills, connections, and experience to launch your career.

• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for various types of transportation and traffic projects.
• Conduct basic engineering functions including computer-aided design, calculations and cost estimating under the direct supervision of senior engineers and managers.
• Collaborate as a member of the Highway-Traffic team to realize project deliverables and deadlines.
• Put classroom lessons to work in a practical, real-world situation.
• Visit projects under construction and assist with field reconnaissance under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $18.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)