Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a part-time Transportation Engineering Intern to join our Transportation team in Miami, FL. This role offers hands-on exposure to roadway design, traffic engineering, and FDOT project development while supporting flexible scheduling aligned with academic commitments.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
This internship supports roadway and transportation engineering tasks for the Miami Transportation Group. Under the direction of licensed engineers, the intern will assist with FDOT plan preparation, quantity calculations, engineering exhibits, and general project support while gaining exposure to engineering software and professional workflows.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
⦁ Assist with roadway and transportation design tasks under the supervision of licensed engineers.
⦁ Support preparation of FDOT plans, spreadsheets, quantity calculations, and design drawings.
⦁ Prepare engineering exhibits and graphics.
⦁ Assist with administrative project tasks.
⦁ Learn and apply engineering software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
Required Qualifications:
⦁ Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
⦁ Sophomore standing or higher preferred.
⦁ Interest in roadway design, transportation engineering, and public infrastructure.
⦁ Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
⦁ Basic knowledge of engineering principles and design tools.
⦁ Ability to work part-time during academic terms (16–32 hours per week; schedule flexible with notice).
Preferred Qualifications:
⦁ Prior exposure to FDOT projects or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
Physical Requirements:
⦁ Ability to perform basic office tasks, including working at a computer for extended periods.
⦁ Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally (e.g., carrying binders, field materials).
⦁ Occasional fieldwork may be required, including walking on uneven surfaces.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
⦁ Primarily office-based work with occasional field observations.
⦁ Moderate noise levels typical of office environments.
⦁ Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions during field activities.
Additional Information:
⦁ Part-time, on-site internship based in Miami, FL.
⦁ 16–32 hours per week, aligned with academic schedules.
⦁ Internship duration may extend across academic terms depending on performance and project needs.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
⦁ Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
⦁ Merit-based financial rewards.
⦁ Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
⦁ Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
⦁ Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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