Traffic Engineering Co-op

HDR; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern to join their dynamic team. The role involves working on various projects, including traffic signal coordination and safety analysis. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an engineering program and possess strong problem-solving skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the transportation field.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.

Responsibilities

• Traffic Operations Analysis.
• Field Surveys / Observations.
• Traffic Impact / Development Studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python

SQL

ArcGIS

Vissim

Aimsun

Synchro

EMME

Legion

Microsoft Azure

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities will vary depending on the strengths of the potential candidate and opportunities available but will generally include:

• Traffic Operations Analysis
• Field Surveys / Observations
• Traffic Impact / Development Studies
• Signal Optimization / Traffic Signal Coordination
• Transit Operation Studies
• Microsimulation (Vissim/Aimsun)
• Safety / Collision Analysis
• Data Processing and Analytics
• Graphic / Mapping

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Technical writing skills
• Knowledge of traffic / transportation analysis tools would be an asset: such as Synchro, Vissim, Aimsun, EMME, Legion, and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge in data analytic tools would be an asset: Python, SQL, Microsoft Azure, AWS
• Driver's license would be an asset, but not a requirement

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Attention to detail
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.