Job Description

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum.

With more than 100 years of profitable sustainable growth, HNTB is one of the most prominent engineering, architecture and planning firms in the nation. Employee-owned, with more than 6,000 employees and 70+ offices nationwide, HNTB serves clients in the highway/transportation industry with integrity, technical excellence and a commitment to performance providing quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. HNTB’s project portfolio includes: Brightline (Miami, Florida), Sound Transit’s University Link Light Rail Extension (Seattle, WA), Tappan zee Bridge (Nyack, New York), and 49ers Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA).

Under close supervision, assists the Transportation Department and projects by performing basic engineering-related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum on a temporary or intern basis. Designs include highway, bridge, and transit system projects. Our team designs key infrastructure investments for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, SEPTA, and Amtrak.

Aspects of the position include:

Assist in preparation of documents for highway design including alignments, design criteria, signing and pavement markings, traffic control, utility coordination, right-of-way, drainage, grading and cost estimates

*Participate in field visits or client meetings

*Opportunity to develop CAD drafting skill set

Our Philadelphia or King of Prussia, PA office is seeking a Co-op Engineer to join our Highway and Transportation department for Spring/Summer 2023-2024.

Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions.

What You’ll Do:

Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.

Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.

Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program

What You’ll Bring:

Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.

Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.

Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations

Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents

What We Prefer:

Completion of 2 years of post-secondary engineering program

Basic knowledge of a drafting software (AutoCAD, Microstation, or OpenRoads)

Interested in highway design and transportation projects