Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV Incorporated; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Part 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 Incorporated in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Traffic Engineering Intern to work with our team on transportation projects. This hybrid internship requires you to be in the office at least three days a week and supports undergraduate and graduate students for a minimum of three months.

You will assist with studies, design tasks, safety analyses, and data collection using MicroStation, AutoCAD, VISSIM, and HCS, gaining hands-on experience in traffic engineering and planning.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field at ABET‑accredited university or NCEES equivalent.
• Exposure to MicroStation and AutoCAD drafting software.
• Preference for DOT experience and familiarity with traffic operations and safety analyses.
• Familiarity with traffic signal design and roadway design elements.
• Experience with transportation data analysis or crash data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with traffic engineering studies, transportation planning, and traffic design projects.
• Conduct traffic simulation and operational analyses using VISSIM, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS.
• Prepare and review traffic impact studies, technical reports, and analysis documentation.
• Support transportation safety analyses involving vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
• Assist with traffic signal operations, coordination, timing, and pedestrian/bicycle facility analysis.
• Develop design concepts and assist with signing, markings, and MPT plans using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Support multidisciplinary teams with traffic input for environmental studies and roadway design.
• Coordinate with project team members and communicate with state DOTs and local agencies.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and preparation of proposals and business materials.
• Participate in public information meetings and project activities.

Skills

Traffic operations knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Bachelor's or Master's degree pursuit

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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.

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

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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Company Culture and Values

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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching, and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.