Traffic Engineering Intern: Design, Analysis & CAD

Gannett Fleming; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT is seeking an enthusiastic Traffic Engineering Intern to join our transportation team in Denver on a mid-May to mid-August timeline. You will work on real client projects, performing traffic analysis and CAD tasks under supervision, with guidance from experienced engineers, and many interns transitioning to full-time roles.

The position emphasizes hands-on design work, collaboration across highways, bridges, and multimodal mobility, and exposure to industry-standard tools like AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate Civil Engineering program focus on transportation.
• Demonstrated interest in transportation/traffic engineering via internships or coursework.
• Basic understanding of traffic engineering principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Willingness to learn from experienced engineers and professionals.
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to obtain federal security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support real client projects by performing traffic analysis and design tasks, including plans preparation, report writing, and calculations for transportation projects under supervision.
• Provide support in multifaceted transportation projects.
• Assist in quantity and cost estimates and help prepare specifications.
• Check calculations, reports, and drawings for accuracy.
• Run traffic analysis models and utilize CAD design software under guidance.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Civil engineering basics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Security clearance readiness

Education

ABET-accredited CE program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM

ArcGIS Pro

qGIS

Job description

GFT is seeking an enthusiastic Traffic Engineering Intern to join our transportation team in Denver on a mid-May to mid-August timeline. You will work on real client projects, performing traffic analysis and CAD tasks under supervision, with guidance from experienced engineers, and many interns transitioning to full-time roles.

The position emphasizes hands-on design work, collaboration across highways, bridges, and multimodal mobility, and exposure to industry-standard tools like AutoCAD,