Transportation Engineering Intern | Long Island, NY

Transportation Engineering Intern | Long Island, NY 

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture 

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. 

IMEG is hiring a Transportation Engineering Intern in Long Island, NY. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting engineering analysis, design, field inspections, report writing, permit applications, and site drainage and grading design while learning the transportation engineering trade. 

You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and consultants, work within project budgets, and support cross-functional teams to help meet project goals and client expectations. You will also contribute to documentation, coordination, and project delivery within a civil team serving environmental, municipal, and wastewater clients across Long Island and New York City. 

At a Glance 

Location: Long Island, NY 

Discipline: Transportation 

Markets: Environmental; Municipal; Wastewater 

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) 

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program 

Program Length: 10-12 weeks 

Sponsorship: Not available 

What You'll Do 

• Assist with transportation design for highway, bridge, transit, and multimodal projects according to code and IMEG standards. 

• Research commercially available equipment and project resources. 

• Support client relations, maintain the project design notebook, and provide documentation for permanent record files. 

• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines, including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers. 

• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress. 

• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness before requesting a final check. 

• Assist with the preparation and issuance of addendum information. 

• Conduct periodic job site observations and support other services required by the contract services agreement. 

What You'll Bring 

Required 

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required 

• May be required to assist with field duties such as surveying and materials testing 

• Strong interest in design consulting 

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM 

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups 

Preferred 

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred 

Physical Requirements 

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds 

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull 

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises 

About the Team 

• New York-based civil and environmental team skewed toward municipal and wastewater work 

• Sewer engineering, SWPPP, and community-infrastructure design across Long Island and NYC 

• Higher-education and healthcare projects including LIU, St. Joseph's University, and Southampton Hospital 

• Landscape architecture, planning, and environmental services in-house 

• Recent work includes Great Neck Water Pollution Control Sewer, Government; LIU College of Science, Education; and Southampton Hospital EOR, Healthcare. 

Why IMEG 

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. 

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork 

• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns 

• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG 

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology 

• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader 

• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm 

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations 

State of New York Pay Range: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour 

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location. 

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications. 

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com. 

Bring Your Career to IMEG 

Apply today and build hands-on transportation experience while contributing to projects that support clients and communities across New York.