Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern in Virginia to join our team and contribute to meaningful transportation projects. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week and a preference for a 3-month internship with the possibility to work full‑time.

You will assist with traffic studies, perform simulations using VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS, prepare traffic impact studies and reports, coordinate with DOTs and local agencies, and gain hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field at an ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• Exposure to MicroStation and AutoCAD drafting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic studies, transportation planning and design projects.
• Perform traffic simulations using VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic and HCS.
• Prepare and review traffic impact studies, technical reports and analyses.
• Support safety analyses for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Assist with traffic signal operations, timing and pedestrian/bicycle facility analysis.
• Develop design concepts and assist with MPT plans using MicroStation/AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with project team members and state DOTs/local agencies.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and preparation of proposals and business materials.
• Participate in public information meetings and other project activities.
• Perform additional tasks to support project goals.

Skills

Traffic operations

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Education

Civil Engineering degree (ABET-approved) or in ABET-equivalent program

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

HCS

Job description

Traffic Engineering

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Traffic Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our experienced team, learn, and contribute to meaningful transportation projects. This hybrid position requires at least 3 days a week in the office. Preference will be given to those who can participate in the internship for at least 3 months and can work full-time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic engineering studies, transportation planning, and traffic design projects.
• Conduct traffic simulation and operational analyses using software such as VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS.
• Assist with the preparation and review of traffic impact studies, technical reports, and analysis documentation.
• Support transportation safety analyses involving vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
• Assist with traffic signal operations, signal coordination and timing, and pedestrian and bicycle facility analysis.
• Develop design concepts and assist with roadway signing, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic (MPT) plans using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams by providing traffic engineering input for environmental studies, roadway design, and Design Approval Documents.
• Coordinate with project team members and assist with communication with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and local agencies.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and the preparation of technical proposals and business development materials.
• Participate in public information meetings and other project-related activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field at an ABET-accredited university or NCEES equivalent.
• Exposure to MicroStation and AutoCAD drafting software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOT.
• Familiarity with traffic operations, transportation planning, and traffic engineering principles.
• Exposure to HCS traffic operational analysis software.
• Familiarity with traffic signal design, traffic safety analysis, and roadway design elements.
• Experience with transportation data analysis, crash data analysis, or pedestrian and bicycle safety studies.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $45,675.00 - $51,903.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.