Traffic Engineering Intern

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Casual work environment

Community involvement/charity events

Lunch & Learns

Job summary

Alliant Engineering, Inc. in Tampa is seeking a Traffic Intern to join our newly established office. You will assist with traffic signal operations analyses, timing projects, and transportation studies under experienced engineers.

The role offers hands-on experience in design tools like SimTraffic, AutoCAD or Civil 3D, collaborating across disciplines to deliver safe, efficient mobility solutions. You will develop professional skills while contributing to community transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary and final design of projects – signals, ITS, signing and pavement markings.
• Perform traffic analysis and simulation modeling for transportation studies and corridor design projects.
• Support the development of traffic signal timing plans for urban arterials.
• Perform safety analyses for transportation plans.
• Conduct field reviews and data collection in support of current projects.
• Assist with preparation of transportation study reports and supporting documents.
• Coordinate design decisions with other engineering disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SimTraffic

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You'll Have

Alliant Engineering has a fantastic opportunity for a Traffic Intern to join our newly established, beautiful Tampa office! You will have the ability to work with a talented team to conduct traffic signal operations analyses, traffic impact studies, assist with signal timing projects, complete traffic signal design, and participate in other vast transportation study related projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary and final design of projects – signals, ITS, signing and pavement markings.
• Perform traffic analysis and simulation modeling for transportation studies and corridor design projects.
• Support the development of traffic signal timing plans for urban arterials.
• Perform safety analyses for transportation plans.
• Conduct field reviews and data collection in support of current projects.
• Assist with preparation of transportation study reports and supporting documents.
• Coordinate design decisions with other engineering disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Exposure to or interest in learning engineering design software such as SimTraffic, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive salary
• Wellness Programs & Competitions
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual work environment
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Quarterly Off‑Site Socials, etc.)

Who We Are

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it. We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can’t wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.