Engineering Intern – Transportation Engineering Design

Job Description

Engineering Intern | PRIME AE Group, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at PRIME AE Group, Inc., located in Indianapolis, IN. PRIME AE is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm that designs essential infrastructure like bridges, buildings, and roadways. This role offers college students the opportunity to gain real-world experience by contributing to projects that improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Interns at PRIME AE work on meaningful assignments, applying their academic knowledge to create thoughtful, practical solutions that strengthen communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid, Indianapolis, IN
• Team: Transportation group
• Mission: To gain real-world engineering experience by supporting the transportation group’s design projects and applying academic knowledge in a professional setting.
• Tech Stack: Word, Excel, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley ORD

What You’ll Actually Do
• Performing routine aspects of engineering that require knowledge of basic engineering principles under close supervision on design projects.
• Using computer-assisted engineering software and equipment to complete various engineering tasks.
• Collecting and preparing data for evaluation purposes.
• Assisting in the coordination of projects from initial conception through final plan preparations.
• Providing support to Engineering staff members, including drafting, computations, reviewing/proofing, and fieldwork.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student. Enrolled in an accredited civil engineering program, with a concentration in transportation, traffic, or structural bridge design.
• Experience: Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Skills: Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to work and thrive in a team environment; strong problem-solving skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bonus: Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation or Bentley ORD.