Roadway Design 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 Roadway Design Engineer Co-op. In this role, you'll work alongside early career and experienced engineers to gain an understanding of roadway design and consulting. You'll gain hands-on experience across areas that could include geometric design, safety studies or multi-modal design while developing 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 roadway engineering design projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities
- Projects may include preliminary roadway studies, roadway and highway geometric design, traffic or safety analysis, interchange, urban street and multi-modal design
- Assist engineers with preparing studies and developing reports
- Assist engineers with 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
- Availability to work full-time Spring Semester
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.
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About this role
Burgess & Niple's Phoenix office is looking for a civil engineering co-op student to gain hands-on experience in roadway design and transportation consulting. You'll work under the mentorship of experienced engineers on real projects for state DOTs and municipalities, contributing to tasks like geometric design, safety studies, multi-modal design, and the preparation of construction plans and cost estimates. The work will involve learning industry-standard software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and PDF markup tools while supporting engineers through the full project lifecycle from scoping through final design.
This role suits current civil engineering undergraduates who have completed at least one year of coursework and have a genuine interest in transportation engineering. You should be comfortable with Microsoft Office and willing to quickly pick up specialized design software—prior experience with CAD or co-ops is helpful but not required. The position runs full-time during the spring semester, typically 30 to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday in the Phoenix office. You'll need to arrange your own housing and transportation, though parking is provided.
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