Co-op Engineer: Highway and Transportation – Fall/Winter
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_onRace Street Meetinghouse, 1501, Cherry Street, Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
About HNTB
For more than a century, HNTB has been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. As an employee-owned firm with over 6,000 employees and 70+ offices nationwide, we are one of the most prominent engineering, architecture, and planning firms in the nation. We serve clients in the highway and transportation industry with integrity, technical excellence, and a commitment to performance, ensuring quality work delivered on time and on budget.
Our project portfolio includes landmark investments such as Brightline in Miami, Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Extension in Seattle, the Tappan Zee Bridge in New York, and the 49ers Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. In the Philadelphia region, our team designs key infrastructure for PennDOT, the PA Turnpike, SEPTA, and Amtrak.
About the Role
This opportunity is designed for Co-op Engineers to join our Highway and Transportation departments for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 term. The role offers a meaningful career path where you can build communities that matter while working under close supervision to assist assigned departments and projects.
You will perform basic engineering-related tasks that reflect elements of a standard post-secondary engineering curriculum. Your work will directly support the design of highway, bridge, and transit system projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of documents for highway design—covering alignments, design criteria, signing, pavement markings, traffic control, utility coordination, right-of-way, drainage, grading, and cost estimates. You will also participate in field visits and client meetings, with a dedicated opportunity to develop your CAD drafting skill set.
Application Instructions
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary engineering program. Please note that relocation and housing are not provided for these positions, and visa sponsorship is not available. Applications should be submitted directly through our career portal.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HNTB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran page.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Race Street Meetinghouse, 1501, Cherry Street, Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist in preparation of documents for highway design including alignments and drainage
- check_circleParticipate in field visits or client meetings
- check_circleAssist engineer teams with research, development and design of projects
- check_circleAssist with preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned
- check_circlePerform basic engineering calculations and organize information for drawings
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- verifiedCurrent enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program
- verifiedProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- verifiedBasic knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, or OpenRoads
- verifiedVisa sponsorship not available
Nice to Have
Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program. Basic knowledge of a drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, or OpenRoads). Interest in highway design and transportation projects.
