Transportation Engineer Internship - Summer 2025

Transportation Engineer Internship Summer 2025 
ms consultants, inc.
Pittsburgh, PA

Spend the summer investing in your career development with ms consultants! We are seeking talented, driven students eager to gain hands-on experience in business and transportation. Our internship program offers you the chance to showcase your skills through meaningful work, while expanding your professional network.

At ms consultants, you'll collaborate closely with a dedicated manager and mentor on projects aligned with your field of study, enhancing your classroom learning with real-world applications. You’ll be involved in live projects within our Transportation Business Unit, tackling real-life design challenges and delivering innovative solutions for our clients.

The Transportation Summer 2025 Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across Bridge Inspection, Highway, and Roadway sectors—all within one summer!

About the Transportation Business Unit

Service Groups: Bridge Inspection, Highway, Roadway

The Transportation Business Unit provides transportation engineering services for all project types and scopes, from the largest interstate systems to local township roads. Some of the services provided include roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our highway and roadway engineers work collaboratively with our Southeast Bridge Inspection Group to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and long-term transportation solutions. Bridge inspectors serve a valuable and needed service in public safety and is an exciting way to see new places, explore areas unavailable to the general public, and a great opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with Roadway Geometric Design and Plan preparation.
• Assist with Drainage Design and Plan preparation.
• Assist with inspections in the field, entry of field data in into specialized software, entry of data into Microsoft Word/Excel/Access, assembly of reports and other documents.
• Willingness to operate with proper training, access equipment (man-lift, snoopers, boats, etc.)
• Undertake diverse design assignments, progressively assuming more responsibility under the guidance of a department manager.
• Support technical staff on day-to-day projects, providing valuable assistance.
• Gain exposure to all organizational levels, including interactions with senior leadership.
• Receive ongoing guidance and feedback from mentors and managers aligned with our core competencies to support your growth.

What You'll Bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD, and familiarity with OpenRoad Designer is preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented with strong technical skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including carrying ladders and gear, working at heights, climbing, and in various weather conditions
• Willingness to travel out of town for inspections; mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed
• Fast learner with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and communication skills

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home.