Transportation Civil Engineering Co-Op
Burgess & Niple
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Description
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Gain practical experience in transportation engineering with our team as a Transportation Civil Engineer Co-op for Spring or Summer semester 2027. In this role, you'll work alongside early career and experienced engineers to gain an understanding of transportation design and consulting. You'll gain hands-on experience across areas that could include geometric design, drainage, pavement, or bridge rehabilitation, while developing the technical skills and problem-solving abilities that will create a foundation for your career.
What You’ll Do
- Under the direction of experienced technical staff, you’ll learn design and analysis skills for a variety of transportation engineering design projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities
- Projects may include roadway and highway geometric design, pavement rehabilitation design, drainage design, or traffic signage and analysis
- Assist engineers with developing reports, project scoping and final design, such as developing construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
Skills & Qualifications
- Current undergraduate student in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and completion of one year coursework required
- A strong interest in transportation engineering; previous co-ops are a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to learn PDF markup/review tools, such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages, direct experience is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow
Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 30 – 40 hours per week. Housing and transportation to/from work is the responsibility of the co-op, parking is provided.
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies
Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here
About this role
Burgess & Niple is seeking a Transportation Civil Engineering Co-op for Spring or Summer 2027 in their Cincinnati office. This is a full-time, in-office position where you'll work 30–40 hours per week alongside experienced engineers on real transportation projects for state DOTs and municipalities. You'll gain hands-on experience in areas like geometric design, pavement rehabilitation, drainage, and bridge work—learning design and analysis skills while assisting with construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using industry-standard tools like MicroStation, AutoCAD, and BlueBeam.
To be competitive, you must be a current undergraduate pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering or a related ABET-accredited program, with at least one year of coursework completed and strong academic standing. You should have solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and be ready to quickly learn design and markup software; prior experience with CAD or PDF tools is valuable but not required. The role emphasizes communication and collaboration, so you'll need to demonstrate genuine interest in transportation engineering and a willingness to learn from the team around you.
Note that you're responsible for arranging your own housing and transportation to Cincinnati; the company provides parking. Previous co-op experience is a plus but not required.
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