Bachelors/masters - Transportation Engineering Intern (summer 2026!)

Transportation Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

CDM Smith's Charleston office is looking for a Civil or Transportation Engineering Intern to join the team! You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects. During this internship you will work with our Transportation team by researching, compiling and examining a variety of transportation data. You will support Transportation Engineering studies with a focus on transportation systems planning, travel demand modeling, traffic analysis, traffic engineering, and transportation policy. You will perform routine functions such as performing engineering calculations and analyses under supervision, proofreading and copying technical and non-technical reports as well as specifications and assisting staff with a variety of projects and/or field assignments.

Job Title: Bachelors/Masters - Transportation Engineering Intern (Summer 2026!)

Group: TSO

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related Engineering degree.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: South Carolina - Charleston

Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.