Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

RS&H; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern in Colorado to support ITS, signal, lighting, and signing design projects. The role offers hands-on experience under the mentorship of senior engineers and planners in a fast-paced professional setting.

You will assist with data collection, plan preparation, and computations, contributing to project milestones while developing transportation engineering knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited university.
• Interest or prior experience in transportation/traffic engineering.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to collaborate with multiple teams to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations applying basic engineering principles.
• Prepare and revise plan documents.
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation.
• Utilize engineering software/tools for tasks.
• Support engineering and project management teams.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Independent & Teamwork

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

GPA 3.0 or above (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

Traffic Engineering Intern will be mentored by and collaborate with top Engineering associates on our team. The position involves participating in the development of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), signal, lighting, and signing and pavement marking design for a variety of project types. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of Traffic Engineering and Transportation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents details
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Program at an ABET accredited university
• Interest and/or prior experience in the field of transportation/traffic engineering
• Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as within a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to work with different teams to meet project deadlines
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA or above
• Prior internship or related experience
• Coursework that includes Transportation and Traffic Engineering
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Experience or exposure to CDOT plans preparation and design standards

The pay rate for this position in Colorado ranges from $24 to $27 per hour. However, the selected individual's compensation will be determined based on their specific education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

RS&H provides interns an opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience in their specific field of interest. Interns will work alongside top engineers and planners in a fast-paced, professional setting and will gain valuable experiences while applying educational knowledge and skills to a professional environment.

The Team From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

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