Traffic Engineering Intern — Real Projects & Mentorship

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) seeks a motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to support our traffic group in Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, and Des Moines, IA. This summer internship offers hands-on project exposure, mentorship, and the chance to work with experienced engineers.

As an intern you will assist with data collection and traffic analyses, prepare reports and design documents, and learn to use Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil or Transportation Engineering program (Junior, Senior, or Graduate student).
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with computers and basic technical software.
• Availability for a 3-month internship.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering standards (MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and traffic analysis software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic engineering projects through data collection, fieldwork, and technical support.
• Support traffic analyses to identify operational and safety challenges.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and design documents (signing, pavement marking, traffic signal plans).
• Learn to use traffic engineering software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Computer proficiency

Traffic software basics

Education

Civil or Transportation Engineering

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) seeks a motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to support our traffic group in Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, and Des Moines, IA. This summer internship offers hands-on project exposure, mentorship, and the chance to work with experienced engineers.

As an intern you will assist with data collection and traffic analyses, prepare reports and design documents, and learn to use Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA.