Job Description
Description
Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment. BETA Group, Inc. is seeking motivated candidates for our
2027
Summer Internship – Transportation Engineering
program. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of real-world transportation projects alongside a team of experienced engineers, planners, and scientists. This is a valuable opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain practical skills that will support your future in engineering.
Responsibilities:
Gain valuable hands-on experience to begin building your engineering career
Apply classroom knowledge to real-world transportation engineering challenges
Support a variety of active projects across both design and construction phases
Contribute to project tasks and deliverables while learning new technical skills
Develop a deeper understanding of the engineering profession through practical experience
Collaborate with and learn from experienced engineers, planners, and technical staff
Take initiative in your learning by asking thoughtful questions and actively engaging with your team
Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations.
Growth Opportunities:
BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management
Requirements
Required
Experience/Skills
:
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering, or related field
Understanding of general engineering theory and concepts
Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong technical aptitude with an eagerness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Preferred Experience/Skills
:
General working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or other CAD platform
OSHA 10 Certification
About BETA:
BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services.
BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.
Job Tags
Internship, Summer internship, Work at office