Traffic EngineeringPlanning Intern Summer 2027

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Engineering/Planning Intern in Omaha, NE to support transportation planning, analysis and design under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, learn GIS data handling, and collaborate with planners, engineers, and communications specialists across HDR’s Transportation Business Group. The internship emphasizes applying standard processes, collecting data, and drafting plans while mentoring new graduates and contributing to impactful mobility

Formación

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsabilidades

• Apply standard planning and engineering processes in transportation planning, analysis and design.
• Assist with identifying transportation needs and conducting traffic operations and safety assessments.
• Develop mitigation strategies and support traffic design.
• Collaborate with multimodal teams of planners, engineers and specialists.
• Collect and evaluate project data, including GIS analysis and Census data.
• Write data-backed plans and studies and present to project teams and clients.
• Research strategies to address current and future transportation deficiencies.
• Connect with recent graduates through mentoring programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Educación

Engineering program (undergraduate or graduate)

Herramientas

GIS

CADD software

Descripción del empleo

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isnt just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world

In the role of a Traffic Engineering/Planning Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard planning and engineering processes and procedures in the areas of transportation planning, analysis and design
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a more senior-level Engineers and Planners to assist with identifying existing and future transportation needs, conducting traffic operational and safety assessments, developing mitigation strategies and supporting traffic design.
• Collaborate with our multimodal teams of planners, engineers, technical specialists, and communications specialists.
• Collect and evaluate project data, including GIS analysis, Census data, analysis of large datasets, and research.
• Evaluate operational, connectivity, and safety needs across all modes of travel.
• Help write data-backed and compelling plans and studies, presenting your work to project team members and clients.
• Research and suggest strategies to address existing and future transportation system deficiencies.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals' programs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Knowledge of GIS and/or CADD software
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Preference given to local candidates

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Attention to detail
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.