Traffic Civil Engineer Co-Op

Burgess & Niple; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple seeks a Traffic Engineer Co-op in Phoenix, AZ. You will work with experienced engineers on traffic design and consulting, gaining hands-on experience in capacity studies, safety analyses, traffic modeling, and other related areas.

The role emphasizes learning design analysis, report development, and use of MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D, with a focus on collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Strong interest in traffic engineering; prior co-ops are a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to learn PDF markup tools (BlueBeam, Acrobat).
• Ability to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D; direct experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Availability Fall 2026 and Spring 2027; part-time and full-time Semester.
• Willingness to learn and grow in traffic engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Learn design analysis skills for traffic engineering projects for state DOTs/local municipalities.
• Assist with capacity and safety analyses, data collection, signing and pavement marking design.
• Assist with report development summarizing traffic and safety analyses for large projects.
• Assist with project scoping and final design, including construction plans, estimates, and specs using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) — current undergraduate student

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BlueBeam Revu

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Gain practical experience in transportation engineering focusing on Traffic projects with our team as a Traffic Engineer Co-op. In this role, you’ll work alongside early career and experienced engineers to gain an understanding of traffic design and consulting. You’ll gain hands-on experience across areas that could include traffic and capacity studies, crash and safety analysis, traffic modeling or traffic control, while developing the technical skills and problem-solving abilities that will create a foundation for your career.

What You’ll Do

• Under the direction of experienced technical staff, you’ll learn design analysis skills for a variety of traffic engineering design projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities
• Projects may include capacity analysis, safety analysis, data collection, signing and pavement marking design, signal and maintenance of traffic design
• Assist engineers with developing reports that summarize traffic and safety analyses for large interchange projects or urban and rural roadways and intersections
• Assist engineers with project scoping and final design, such as developing construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD

Skills & Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and completion of one year coursework required
• A strong interest in traffic engineering; previous co-ops are a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to learn PDF markup/review tools, such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages, direct experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow
• Availability to work part-time Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters
• Availability to work full-time {{Season and Year}} Semester

Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 30-40 hours per week. Housing and transportation to/from work is the responsibility of the co-op, parking is provided.

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

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