What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Intern - Structural Engineering, Bridge position at TKDA?
If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an interest in bridge design, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota!
As a member of our Surface Transportation, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. While working on these projects, you will assist with highway bridge design, railroad bridge design, pedestrian bridge design and retaining wall design, and production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington, MN, or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.
Required Qualifications
TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!
Click here to learn more about the TKDA Internship Experience!
Follow TKDA on LinkedIn for additional updates!
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.
As a member of our Surface Transportation, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. While working on these projects, you will assist with highway bridge design, railroad bridge design, pedestrian bridge design and retaining wall design, and production of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2026 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office in Bloomington, MN, or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with interest in bridges.
- Previous experience or formal training with Microstation, MathCAD, STAAD or Geopak
- Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Previous coursework or project assignments related to structural or bridge design.
- Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices.
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications.
TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!
Click here to learn more about the TKDA Internship Experience!
Follow TKDA on LinkedIn for additional updates!
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
- Pre-Employment Screening*
- Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.
Salary : $20 - $24