Civil Engineering Internship - Traffic & Technology

Olsson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for its Traffic & Technology team in Lincoln or Omaha, NE. You will gain hands-on experience using CAD to design traffic solutions, including signals, roundabouts, markings, and signing, while supporting traffic operations and field observations.

The internship emphasizes teamwork, ownership, and positive community impact, with opportunities to contribute to real projects and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a civil engineering degree with interest in traffic and ITS.
• Ability to work well on a team and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD drafting and traffic design work for signals, roundabouts, pavement marking, signing, and temporary traffic control.
• Assist with traffic operations, signal timings, safety studies, and pedestrian circulation analyses.
• Support field observation and potential travel to job sites as projects require.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ownership

Community impact

Education

Pursuing civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Engineering Internship - Traffic & Technology

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson’s Traffic & Technology team provides innovative solutions for traffic management, signal systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). As an engineering student intern, you will perform meaningful, hands‑on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. You’ll use CAD software to create plans and perform traffic design work related to signals, roundabouts, pavement marking, signing, and temporary traffic control. You will also get the chance to be involved with traffic operations and signal timings, safety, or pedestrian circulation studies. Depending on projects, you may also have the opportunity to travel to a job site for field observation.

We have one current internship opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE office location.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong attention to detail

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Additional Information

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