ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern - Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Explore program

Emerge program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern in Edison, New Jersey to assist engineers on traffic and ITS projects. You will support data collection and analysis, help prepare reports and presentations, and participate in field visits and studies.

The role emphasizes learning industry tools and best practices while contributing to project deliverables. This entry-level internship requires at least 90 hours toward a civil/transportation engineering degree and basic knowledge of

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of traffic engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with traffic and ITS projects.
• Support collection, organization, and analysis of traffic data.
• Help prepare engineering reports, technical documents, and presentations.
• Assist with traffic studies, signal analyses, and transportation planning tasks.
• Participate in field visits and traffic data collection activities.
• Support development and review of engineering drawings and plans.
• Collaborate with project team on deliverables.
• Learn industry tools, standards, and best practices related to transportation engineering and ITS.

Skills

Traffic engineering basics

Excel

Education

90 hours toward Bachelor's in Civil/Transportation Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineering Intern to join our Edison, New Jersey office.

Your role

• Assist engineers with traffic and ITS projects.
• Support the collection, organization, and analysis of traffic data.
• Help prepare engineering reports, technical documents, and presentations.
• Assist with traffic studies, signal analyses, and transportation planning tasks.
• Participate in field visits and traffic data collection activities.
• Support the development and review of engineering drawings and plans.
• Collaborate with project team members on project deliverables.
• Learn industry tools, standards, and best practices related to transportation engineering and ITS.

About you

• EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into a Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree program
• EDUCATION: Must have completed at least 90 hours towards a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university by the start of the internship (Spring 2027).
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Basic knowledge of traffic engineering principles and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

As an Intern, you will participate in Explore, our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:

Competitive salary Hands-on experience with industry leaders Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

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