Civil Engineering Intern - Highway Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking interns to join our Highway Engineering team in our Buffalo, NY office for Summer 2026! This posting is specifically for Civil Engineering students in the U.S. that have an interest in Highways, Roadways, and Transportation Engineering.

Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 80 offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: architecture, civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for various types of transportation and traffic projects.
• Conduct basic engineering functions including computer-aided design, calculations and cost estimating under the direct supervision of senior engineers and managers.
• Collaborate as a member of the Highway-Traffic team to realize project deliverables and deadlines.
• Put classroom lessons to work in a practical, real-world situation.
• Visit projects under construction and assist with field reconnaissance under the supervision of a senior engineer or project manager.
• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related program.
• Interest in roadway and highway/traffic design preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
  
  

Compensation: $18 - $27 per hour (depending on qualifications)