Engineering Intern (Highway)

Join our team as an Engineering Intern! Gain hands-on experience creating engineering drawings with AutoCAD and ArcGIS, conducting surveys with laser and GPS tools, and analyzing traffic data. You'll assist with field reviews for highway permits, drainage, pavement conditions, and roadside safety features. Applicants must be at least 18, currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program, and hold a valid driver’s license and maintain. One year of college in civil engineering is preferred. Kickstart your engineering career with us!

The Seasonal Engineering Intern will report to the Highway Engineer and assist the engineering staff with various project development tasks and assist with engineering support of County Highway operations.

• This position is slated to start in May 2026, starting date can be flexible but is seasonal
  
  

Hours: Monday - Friday

7:00a - 3:00p

Additional overtime is available.

Located: 1313 Holland Road in Appleton at the Outagamie County Highway Department

• Create engineering drawings using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
• Perform basic surveying functions using laser and GPS equipment.
• Assist in the collection, processing, and compilation of traffic count data.
• Assist with engineering field reviews for highway permits, culvert and drainage improvements, pavement condition, bridges and structures, guardrails and roadside safety items, and other roadway and roadside appurtenances.
• Research and analyze safety, traffic, and crash-related data and prepare associated engineering recommendations and/or summary reports.
• Assist engineering and operations staff with signing and pavement marking plan(s) and layout, construction staking, and other tasks as assigned.
• Document construction activities and perform construction inspection and support tasks as assigned, including tracking construction project quantities, work progress, and costs.
• Required to be able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Performs work of "Seasonal Highway Worker" as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• May be required to work outside of normal department work hours on a limited basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with an engineering major declared.
• One year of college completed with civil engineering major declared is preferred.
• Must be 18 years old and enrolled in higher education for the fall semester.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain with a clean driving record
• Must provide own steel-toed shoes. Other personal protective equipment (PPE) for job-specific tasks will be provided.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to fill out daily reports.
• Ability to read and understand street maps, plat maps, engineering plans and basic technical documents.
• Ability to learn and utilize County-based GIS (geographic information system) software and other transportation inventory software such as WISLR (Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads) and web-based safety-reporting software.
• Ability to drive efficiently and safely.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and interact with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of temperatures and adverse weather conditions, and be in good physical condition.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and utilize PPE.