ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern — Hands-On, Mentored Growth

AtkinsRéalis; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship from professionals

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern for our Edison, New Jersey office. You will assist with ITS design plans and traffic projects, collect data, and support planning activities under senior staff guidance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a civil engineering degree with 90 hours completed by Summer 2027, and have basic data entry, MS Office, and CAD tool familiarity. This entry-level role offers mentoring and practical field exposure.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 90 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
• No prior work experience required for associates or bachelor's degree students entering the program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data entry is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of engineering plans, drawings, and documentation for ITS design and traffic projects.
• Support investigations, data collection, and planning activities under guidance of experienced staff.
• Prepare technical memoranda, data summaries, and sections of reports with mentorship.
• Observe construction activities and review project documentation, tracking progress and QA/QC under supervision.
• Research design alternatives, site conditions, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preliminary estimates for labor, materials, and project costs.
• Participate in quality control by checking calculations and drawings with senior staff.
• Attend field visits and site observations to gain practical experience in transportation infrastructure.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Education

90 hours towards Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern for our Edison, New Jersey office. You will assist with ITS design plans and traffic projects, collect data, and support planning activities under senior staff guidance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a civil engineering degree with 90 hours completed by Summer 2027, and have basic data entry, MS Office, and CAD tool familiarity. This entry-level role offers mentoring and practical field exposure.