Traffic Engineering Intern

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Middleton, Wisconsin team. This role offers hands‑on exposure to traffic engineering, transportation planning, and infrastructure design for motivated students.

Interns gain a broad learning experience, rotating through roadway, transit, structures, water, and environmental groups while developing essential technical and teamwork skills. Hybrid work model in Middleton.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least one year of study completed.
• Preference for coursework in traffic engineering or transportation planning.
• Desire to pursue an advanced degree and professional development during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze traffic data and roadway characteristics using software under supervision.
• Conduct fieldwork such as traffic counts and site visits.
• Prepare technical reports, maps, and presentations to support findings.
• Collaborate with roadway, transit, structures, water, and environmental teams.

Skills

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Synchro

VISSIM

IHSDM

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Synchro

HCS

VISSIM

IHSDM

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Middleton, WI - 1350 Deming Way
• Compensation: USD 18.05 - USD 24.82 - hourly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our team in Middleton, Wisconsin. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to gain hands-on experience related to traffic engineering, transportation planning, and infrastructure design.

Internships are designed to introduce and build essential skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze traffic data and roadway characteristics using computer software tools under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Conduct fieldwork such as traffic counts and site visits.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, maps, websites, or other documentation to support findings and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with other interns and engineers within the roadway, transit, structures, water, and environmental groups within our office.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and must have completed at least one year of study.
  Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have completed coursework in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related civil engineering subjects.
• Experience with software such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil3D,Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, IHSDM or similar tools.
• Involved in student organizations such as ASCE, ITE, WTS, Chi Epsilon, or Tau Beta Pi.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.