ITS Engineer Intern

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative culture

Long term stability in diverse projects

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is seeking an ITS Engineer Intern based in Nashville or Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This role will support the growth of our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) practice while gaining hands-on experience with emerging technologies.

The intern will collaborate on impactful projects and contribute to planning, design, and implementation of transportation systems. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0-2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2+ years of relevant ITS or transportation engineering experience.
• EIT certification or PE licensure or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Familiarity with TDOT standards and transportation agency processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and implementation of ITS and transportation systems projects.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with DOT clients, municipalities, vendors, and internal project teams.

Skills

Traffic signal systems

Traffic management systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

Wireless Analysis Tools

Job description

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership. If this sounds like the place for you, Neel-Schaffer might have just the opportunity you are seeking.

Neel‑Schaffer is accepting applications from qualified candidates for an ITS Engineer Intern to support the continued growth of our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful transportation projects for state and local agency clients while gaining hands‑on experience with emerging ITS technologies.

The position, which can be based in Nashville or Murfreesboro (TN), also provides a clear pathway for long-term career development within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and implementation of ITS and transportation systems projects.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Support systems engineering documentation, including concepts of operations and requirements.
• Coordinate with DOT clients, municipalities, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Assist with traffic operations analysis, system integration, and device selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2+ years of relevant ITS or transportation engineering experience.
• EIT certification or PE licensure or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience with ITS infrastructure such as traffic signal systems, detection, CCTV DMS, communications, or traffic management systems.
• Familiarity with TDOT standards and transportation agency processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with MicroStation, Wireless Analysis Tools, similar tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
• Willing to work in office and field conditions.

Why Neel-Schaffer?

• Longstanding presence and strong reputation in the transportation and ITS markets.
• Diverse public sector projects offering technical variety and long term stability.
• Collaborative culture that supports professional development and licensure.
• Opportunities to grow within an established ITS practice alongside experienced leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer