Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

RS&H; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern in Jacksonville, FL. You will work under mentors on ITS, signal, lighting, signing and pavement marking design across diverse projects.

You'll perform routine calculations, prepare plan documents, collect data, and support engineering teams using CAD software. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential as you gain hands-on experience in transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering program at an ABET-accredited university.
• Interest and/or prior experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Teamwork and communication

Independent work with supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited university)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Opportunity

The 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 FDOT plans preparation and design standards

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.

The Company

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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