Traffic Engineering Intern: Design, Analysis & CAD

Gannett Fleming; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, invites you to join as a Traffic Engineering Intern for a mid-May to mid-August program in Kansas City, MO. You will gain real-world experience on transportation projects, perform traffic analysis and support CAD design tasks under supervision.

The successful candidate will work on a highly functioning team, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and have the majority of interns convert to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited undergrad or graduate program in Civil Engineering with a transportation focus.
• 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.
• 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 prep, report writing, and calculations 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Federal security clearance eligibility

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering (Transportation focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

VISSIM

ArcGIS Pro

qGIS

Job description

GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, invites you to join as a Traffic Engineering Intern for a mid-May to mid-August program in Kansas City, MO. You will gain real-world experience on transportation projects, perform traffic analysis and support CAD design tasks under supervision.

The successful candidate will work on a highly functioning team, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and have the majority of interns convert to full-time roles.