Category: Job Postings

Join the Michigan Department of Transportation at Career Fest!

You’re invited to the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT’s) Career Fest!

Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or interested in learning more about careers with MDOT, we’d love to connect with you.

No registration is required for the in-person event. If you plan to attend virtually, please use the registration link or scan the QR code.

Virtual attendees: Register here: MDOT Career Fest 2026 Virtual Career Fair

We hope to see you there!

Alison Lombardi (MDOT Statewide Recruitment Coordinator)

Job Posting – Herrera (Seattle, WA)

For over 40 years, Herrera has helped clients solve their toughest environmental and infrastructure challenges. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, landscape architects, and planners collaborate to create outcomes that are as scientifically rigorous as they are cost-effective. With roots in the Pacific Northwest and growing reach across the western U.S., we’re committed to strategies that blend natural and built environments seamlessly — for the future of our communities and the wellbeing of our environment.

Civil-Environmental Engineer – https://www.herrerainc.com/job-opportunities/

Summer Youth Programs Staff Applications Now Open for Summer 2026

The Center for Educational Outreach is excited to announce that counselor and program support staff applications are now open for the 2026 season of Summer Youth Programs (SYP)!

Each summer, SYP welcomes more than a thousand middle and high school students to campus for an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on learning, discovery and adventure. We’re looking for college students from Michigan Tech and beyond who are excited to help create a fun, welcoming and meaningful environment for the thinkers, doers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

A wide range of positions are available, including roles focused on youth engagement, residence life, evening programming, transportation, and daily operations. Staff begin paid training in early June, and programs will run through July 18th.

If you know a college student (at Michigan Tech or elsewhere) seeking an impactful summer opportunity who enjoys working with youth and wants to be part of a positive, energetic campus community this summer, please encourage them to view our website to learn more and apply through our hiring portal.

Questions? Reach us at outreach@mtu.edu or 906-487-2219, or stop by Suite 217 of the Administration Building.

Opportunity for Undergraduates: Paid Summer Research Experience in the DR

APPLY NOW: MTU research experience in the Dominican Republic! 

Turn the tide on ocean pollution by transforming invasive seaweed and plastic waste into sustainable solutions.

Dates: May 22 to June 27th, 2026

$500/week summer stipend ($20/hr to continue research through Fall semester). Flights, accommodations, and tours will be covered. 

Read more about the program here: IRES SPlaSS 2026. Apply via IRES SPlaSS 2026 application form

Summer Internship Opportunity at Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF)

The Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, NM is excited to announce summer internship applications are open. This year, there are two full-time positions, an Engineering Intern and an Administrative Intern, each spanning a 12-week period starting in mid-May or June.

Engineering Intern (BOR, Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility)

Administrative Intern (BOR, Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility)

Job Postings – HEI

HEI is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm that celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025, with offices throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. We currently have immediate openings for surveyors, construction inspectors, designers, and engineers.

They are interested not only in students from traditional civil and surveying programs, but also those from programs with transferable skills, such as Building Construction Management. Job postings can be found on Handshake.

Internships – AmeriCorps

The following is the link to Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member summer internship position posting at Isle Royale National Park through AmeriCorps.

https://secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?ShowJob=705203266

Similar positions at other national Parks can be found here if you search on “Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member”:

https://secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?CareersSearch=&ein_id=135744576&lang=en-US

You can find other summer internship opportunities beside the water lab positions through AmeriCorps at the same site.

Job Posting: Delta Airport Consultants

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. takes civil engineering concepts and applies them to the planning, design, and development of airports. Are you interested in transportation, water resources, land development, construction, or airports? We might be a great fit for you!

Looking for full-time work?

We are actively looking for aviation enthusiasts to start work full-time in our Richmond, VA office in June 2026! Year 2 can be in another Delta office location if desired!

Check out the attached flyer or our website to learn more about our LAUNCH program.

Learn more about our LAUNCH Program through our info session. The recording can be found at https://deltaairport.webex.com/deltaairport/ldr.php?RCID=1f86c0fcde4d35c0e3e8ab2cda6953ff and the password is dJcg7ZC7. Please note the application deadline for spring recruiting is listed below, the one referenced in the recording is from this fall.

Looking for an internship?

We’re looking for civil engineering students for our Summer Aviation Experience. Join us to experience the world of aviation at various Delta offices from June through July, with an option to stay on board for some actual pilot training in August! We’re planning to take off the week after the 4th of July but otherwise give you the chance to see a project from design through bidding and construction, hone your CAD and Civil 3D skills, and get a taste of aviation, including the opportunity to fly!

Apply at https://www.deltaairport.com/about-us/careers/. Submit your resume and tell us why you’re interested. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Upcoming deadlines:

  • February 20th
    • Apply by the above date to be considered for June 2026 SAE & LAUNCH starts! We are conducting rolling interviews, so the sooner you apply, the earlier you will be considered!

Internship: National Lab Transportation Research Internship Opportunities

Eligibility for these positions requires being currently enrolled as a graduate student (or a highly qualified undergraduate), or having graduated less than 12-months ago. Anyone interested should submit their applications through the below links.

(Note for anyone who had not seen the news, that DOE changed the name of our national lab from NREL to NLR a couple of months ago).