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Engineering, Consulting, Infrastructure, Transportation, Urban Planning, Construction

Intern, Highways

North Bay, ONOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • civil modeling
  • road design
  • alignment modeling
  • corridor modeling
  • surface design
  • engineering drawings
  • plans
  • profiles
  • cross-sections
  • traffic flow patterns

Nice to have

  • Vehicle Tracking
  • Navisworks Manage
  • Dynamo for Civil 3D
  • grading
  • pavement design
  • de-icing

Role summary

Egis is seeking an Intern, Highways in North Bay, Canada, to join their transportation infrastructure division. This role involves designing safe, efficient, and sustainable highway systems. Responsibilities include developing highway design plans using software like OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, creating engineering drawings, analyzing traffic flow, and ensuring compliance with standards. The intern will also prepare cost estimates, conduct site inspections, and contribute to environmental assessments. A minimum of 0-2 years of experience in civil modeling with a focus on road design using Civil 3D is required, along with working knowledge of Autodesk tools. Experience with specific software and Canadian road standards is advantageous.

We are seeking a talented and innovative Intern, Highways to join our engineering team in North Bay, Canada. As a key member of our transportation infrastructure division, you will play a crucial role in designing safe, efficient, and sustainable highway systems that connect communities and drive economic growth.

  • Develop comprehensive highway design plans using advanced software tools such as OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
  • Create detailed engineering drawings, including plans, profiles, and cross-sections for highway projects.
  • Analyze traffic flow patterns and incorporate safety considerations into design solutions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design approaches.
  • Interpret and implement local and national highway design standards and regulations.
  • Conduct site inspections and field work to gather essential data for design projects.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender documents for highway construction projects.
  • Participate in client meetings and present design concepts to stakeholders.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in highway design.
  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments for proposed highway projects.
  • Mentor junior team members and share technical expertise.
  • 0-2 years of experience in civil modeling with a strong emphasis on road and alignment, corridor modeling, grading, and surface design using Civil 3D.
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D (including alignment, corridors, assemblies, surfaces, and data shortcuts), AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Desktop Connector.
  • Experience with tools such as Vehicle Tracking, Navisworks Manage, Dynamo for Civil 3D, Python scripting for automation, and Bentley OpenRoads is considered a strong asset.
  • Familiarity with grading, pavement design, de-icing, road cross-sections, and ICAO/TP312 or Transport Canada standards is an advantage.
  • Working knowledge of applicable Ontario and Canadian road and aviation codes and standards, including OPSD, OTM Book 7, and MOE/MTO guidelines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Strong coordination, documentation, and version control skills.
  • Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for optimizing digital design workflows.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

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