Traffic Engineering Co-op

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transit industry is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern to join their team in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This position offers an opportunity to work on exciting projects in traffic engineering, including signal coordination and data analysis. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in an engineering program with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Health and safety commitment

Employee network groups for engagement

Qualifications

• Two or more years completed toward a degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills required.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic operations analysis and field surveys.
• Perform traffic impact and development studies.
• Optimize traffic signal coordination.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Data Processing

Graphic Design

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Engineering Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Synchro

Vissim

Aimsun

EMME

Legion

ArcGIS

Python

SQL

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each role in our organization contributes to our ability to make a positive difference in the world. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible in your community and around the globe.

Position Overview

The Traffic Engineering Intern will collaborate with a dynamic team of traffic engineering and transportation planning professionals on various projects, including municipal traffic signal coordination, transit operation studies, traffic modelling, traffic impact studies, road safety analysis, and highway planning studies.

Job Responsibilities

• Traffic Operations Analysis
• Field Surveys and Observations
• Traffic Impact and Development Studies
• Signal Optimization and Traffic Signal Coordination
• Data Processing and Analytics
• Graphic Design and Mapping

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years completed toward a degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Knowledge of industry-related software packages
• Technical writing skills
• Familiarity with traffic and transportation analysis tools such as Synchro, Vissim, Aimsun, EMME, Legion, and ArcGIS
• Knowledge of data analytics tools like Python, SQL, Microsoft Azure, AWS
• Driver's license is an asset but not required

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture

Our Values and Commitment

We believe in building on each other's experiences and perspectives to achieve great outcomes daily. Our culture promotes collaboration, trust, and strong connections to the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute authentically. Our Employee Network Groups support a sense of belonging and offer opportunities for engagement and contribution.

Employee health and safety are paramount. We adhere to local safety, health, and environmental laws and promote proactive safety policies. We are committed to meeting accessibility needs in accordance with legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Additional Details

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time, Temporary

Business Class: Traffic Engineering

Job Posting Date: May 15, 2025

HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history or records.

If you're ready to learn more, let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions for the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for talented individuals to join our global team.