LFA, a mid-sized Engineering Consulting firm, seeks an entry-level, highly motivated transportation engineering intern to join our team of designers and professionals in servicing State and Local clients on transportation projects across northern Indiana. The ideal candidate will have an interest in a variety of transportation projects combined with the desire for increased responsibility and willingness to make significant contributions in a team-oriented environment. Tools, guidance, and other additional opportunities to further your technical skills will be provided to ensure your continued success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering. The ideal candidate should have 0 to 3 years’ experience with strong writing and technical skills.
• Able to understand and apply basic design criteria as part of larger transportation design team.
• Successfully taken or will pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Familiarity in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge or familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil3D or similar CAD software.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills to interact with others internally or externally as part of a larger project team.
• Ability to work independently or within a larger project team environment.
• Some experience and familiarity with INDOT or other DOT work is a plus, yet not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine technical work with oversight from an engineer applying prescribed techniques and procedures for project development and other assigned design activities.

• Assists or develops computations, analysis, estimates, and other work for project plan development.
• Develops alignments, profiles, roadway sections, and cross sections in a CAD modeling environment. Past CAD experience is a plus, yet not required.
• Assists in the preparation and development of drawings to established standards that will be used in project bidding and construction.
• Assist in the preparation of engineer assessment reports, special studies, hydraulic analyses, and prepares portions of design reports.
• Attend and participate in project site visits or meetings as may be required.
• Assists engineers with other research, development, and design of projects as may be required.

Benefits

LFA offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, physical fitness bonus, flexible hours, remote work, etc. with a professional stock ownership program. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

LFA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lawson-Fisher fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply below or submit your resume to Human Resources, Lawson-Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington Ave., South Bend, IN 46601, or via e-mail at [email protected].