Solutions Design Engineer

External Description

Job: Solutions Design Engineer Intern

Summary

The Solutions Design Engineer Intern supports the Solutions Engineering team in developing transportation solutions and pricing analyses for prospective and existing customers. This role provides hands-on exposure to transportation network design, cost modeling, data analysis, and logistics operations. The intern will work closely with experienced team members to learn industry best practices while contributing to projects and business initiatives.

What does a normal day look like?

• Assist with gathering, organizing, and validating customer-provided data, including RFPs, lane information, shipment volumes, and rate tables.
• Support the development of transportation models and pricing analyses under the guidance of senior team members.
• Learn how transportation solutions are designed by participating in project discussions and proposal reviews.
• Conduct data analysis using Excel and other analytical tools to support customer opportunities.
• Help maintain and update internal templates, databases, and solution documentation.
• Participate in customer and internal project meetings to gain exposure to solution design processes.
• Assist with researching transportation markets, industry trends, and operational assumptions.
• Support Operations, Finance, and Sales teams by collecting and organizing project-related information.
• Help identify data inconsistencies and escalate questions or concerns to experienced team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Present project updates, analyses, or recommendations to team members as part of ongoing development.

What makes you right for the job?

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation engineering, or a closely related function preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced modeling, formulas, and scenario analysis
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools and reporting tools
• Working knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python, SQL, or R preferred)
• Familiarity with network modeling and optimization software (e.g., Direct Route, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or comparable)
• Experience with or exposure to transportation management systems (TMS)
• Solid understanding of transportation cost structures, lane economics, and basic pricing mechanics
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver on deadlines without constant oversight
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings internally

What makes you right for the job?

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation engineering, or a closely related function preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced modeling, formulas, and scenario analysis

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools and reporting tools

• Working knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python, SQL, or R preferred)

• Familiarity with network modeling and optimization software (e.g., Direct Route, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or comparable)

• Experience with or exposure to transportation management systems (TMS)

• Solid understanding of transportation cost structures, lane economics, and basic pricing mechanics

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deliver on deadlines without constant oversight

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings internally

Why work for us?

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k + Company Match
• Internal Growth / Mobility
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Company Designated Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Medical Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Employee & Immediate Family Assistance Program (EAP)