Transportation Engineer Intern - 2026

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking a highly motivated and diverse Transportation Engineer Intern (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) to join the engineering team in our Richmond, VA office for the 2026 internship period. This is a paid full-time position with anticipated duration from June through August 2026 (flexible) and has the potential to transition into a Full-Time Junior Engineer Role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders with partnerships with other engineering staff. Responsibilities Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/reviews, cost estimates, research, procurement support, etc.; Perform data entry, management, evaluation, and presentation; Support the preparation of reports, plans, and specifications for clients; May work on field assignments as needed; Will be supported by leaders, mentors, and teammates; and Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary Minimum Requirements Must be at least 18 years old; Pursuing Bachelor or Associates Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field; Minimum GPA of 3.0; Has excellent verbal and written communication skills; Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills; Self-motivated, detail oriented person; Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point); and Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow. Preferred Qualifications Experience with engineering software applications (AutoCAD, MathCAD, Bentley Microstation, etc.) is preferred but not required. With 70 years of distinguished service within the mid-Atlantic region, AMT has established itself as an Engineering News Record Top 500 Design Firm and has been honored by ZweigGroup as a Hot Firm. As a 100% employee-owned firm of over 500 employees, each one of our professionals has a stake in our business and thrive in this entrepreneurial environment where team members are encouraged to proactively work with their supervisors to identify roles that are complementary with their strengths, interests, and career goals. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity, thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise and personal accountability offers a rewarding career in a dynamic, high-performance environment. We understand your career is a big part of your life but realize a work/life balance is important for personal health and wellness with the ability to work hybrid through a combination of office and remote technology. Why Join AMT? At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands. The AMT Difference Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.