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Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for enthusiastic Civil Engineering students to join our Highway Engineering team in Rochester, NY for Summer 2026! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in highways, roadways, and transportation engineering, working side by side with experienced professionals on real projects that shape the way communities move.

As part of our 3,000+ professionals across 80+ offices nationwide, you’ll explore the world of multi-discipline engineering and learn how we use advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions in transportation, infrastructure, and beyond.

If you’re passionate about designing smarter, safer, and more sustainable roadways, this internship will give you the skills, connections, and experience to launch your career.

+ Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for various types of transportation and traffic projects.

+ Conduct basic engineering functions including computer-aided design, calculations and cost estimating under the direct supervision of senior engineers and managers.

+ Collaborate as a member of the Highway-Traffic team to realize project deliverables and deadlines.

+ Put classroom lessons to work in a practical, real-world situation.

+ Visit projects under construction and assist with field reconnaissance under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.

+ In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

+ Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.

+ Interest in roadway and highway/traffic design preferred.

+ Must have reliable transportation to the office.

+ Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Possess solid problem-solving skills.

+ Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.

+ Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $18.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.