Highway Engineering Intern Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson United States, Texas, Tyler 1101 East Southeast Loop 323 (Show on map) Oct 23, 2026 Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

JMT's hands-on Internship Program provides opportunity to work first-hand on real projects with experienced staff in our Tyler, Texas office. Responsible for various tasks and projects to enhance their experience in the field utilizing their education. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g.

H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT

) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assist engineers and project managers with basic highway design tasks, including research, simple studies, and layout support

Help prepare drawings and documents for schematic design, final design, and construction phases using OpenRoads Designer or MicroStation CAD software

Assist with preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates

Assist with construction phase activities, including participating in site visits, supporting RFI responses, reviewing shop drawings, and helping update record drawings

Follow established quality control procedures and ask questions as needed

Learn and apply department and company standards and best practices

Develop basic highway design, analysis, and technical skills through hands-on experience

Participate in team meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members

Receive guidance and direction from supervisors and team leaders

Participate in weekly seminars and end-of-internship presentation through the JMT Internship Program Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Willingness to learn

Strong written and oral communication skills

Basic experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), proficiency preferred Full-time student currently pursuing an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related field with an interest in transportation projects. Qualifications Preferred Previous internship or relevant work experience

Experience with Cad software

Experience with government agencies, especially Texas Department of Transportation Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. The role includes construction site observations, which may range from several days to multiple weeks. The work environment involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions and requires walking on uneven surfaces commonly found on active construction sites. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Notify me of jobs like this