What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Highway Design position at TKDA?
If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an interest in highway design, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota!
As a member of our team, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. While working on these projects, you will assist with highway design, geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2025 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.
Out-of-state students are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for housing assistance.
\n- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in transportation.
- Previous experience or formal training with Microstation.
- Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous coursework or project assignments related to transportation or highway design.
- Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
- Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.
2025 Internship Program
TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!
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Have you heard the news? After nearly 115 years, TKDA will be relocating from downtown Saint Paul to the South Loop neighborhood in Bloomington. Learn more about our upcoming move by reviewing this announcement: TKDA Moving to SoLo in 2025.
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Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
Salary : $20 - $24
