Transportation Student Intern

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.GMC has an opening for a Transportation Student Intern to support on-going projects in our Brentwood, TN office. The Transportation Student Intern will learn how engineers and planners design and improve roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, intersections, highways, and public transportation systems. This opportunity is designed for high school students who are curious about engineering, city planning, construction, or how transportation systems work.Students do not need prior experience. The goal is to explore careers, learn workplace skills, and gain exposure to transportation projects.ResponsibilitiesObserve and assist transportation engineers and planners with daily tasksLearn how traffic studies and roadway designs are createdHelp organize project files, maps, and reportsAttend team meetings and ask questions about projectsLearn basic computer programs used in engineering and planningSupport field visits to roads, intersections, or construction sites when availableResearch transportation topics such as traffic safety, bike paths, or public transitPractice communication and teamwork skills in a professional environmentWhat Students Will LearnBasics of transportation engineering and planningHow roads and transportation systems are designedTraffic safety conceptsMapping and design software exposureProfessional office and teamwork skillsCareer opportunities in engineering, planning, and constructionQualificationsCurrent high school studentInterest in engineering, transportation, architecture, or city planningWillingness to learn and ask questionsPositive attitude and dependable behaviorBasic computer skills helpful but not requiredSkills DevelopedProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkOrganizationCritical thinkingCareer explorationIdeal For Students Who:Enjoy math, science, technology, or designWant to learn how cities and roads are plannedAre curious about engineering careersWant hands-on exposure to real-world projectsEqual Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteransAbout GMC We are a regional firm with national experience located in 28 offices throughout the Southeastern United States. We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.