Transportation Intern - Traffic

Garver; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Volunteer activities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Garver seeks a Civil Engineering Transportation Intern in Houston to train and be mentored in traffic engineering. You will work with a dynamic team on analysis, planning, and design while gaining real-world experience with MicroStation, Synchro, VISSIM, SignCAD, and ArcGIS.

The Garver Launch Program offers daily engagement with interns and professionals, wellness initiatives, volunteer activities, and tailored development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a civil engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering focused on traffic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in traffic engineering analysis, planning, and design.
• Gain real-world experience with industry-standard software such as MicroStation, Synchro, VISSIM, SignCAD, and ArcGIS.
• Collaborate with Garver Launch interns and professionals to develop skills and contribute to project tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program

Tools

Traffic analysis software

Job description

Careers

Transportation Intern - Traffic

Houston, Texas

Our experienced Transportation Planning and Traffic Team is seeking a civil engineering student to join our team in Houston to train and be mentored as a Traffic Engineering Intern.

Internship Description:

• Work alongside our dynamic team and be exposed to many aspects of traffic engineering analysis, planning, and design.
• Receive real-world experience and training in industry‑related design software such as Microstation, Synchro, VISSIM, SignCAD, and ArcGIS.
• Gain experience in the competitive consulting engineering industry.
• The successful candidate will be a strong team player with a commitment to becoming a key member of this highly productive design team.

Garver Launch Program

• Engage daily with fellow Garver Launch interns and industry professionals to build your network.
• Participate in Garver's acclaimed wellness program, empowering you to prioritize your overall well-being.
• Give back to your community through volunteer activities as part of our Garver Gives initiative.
• Enhance your professional growth by collaborating with Garver's Learning and Development team, which offers tailored training and programs, including skills-based courses, designed to support your development.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong interest in pursuing transportation engineering with a focus on traffic engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication (written/oral), problem solving, analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team (both remotely and in-person).

Preferred:

• Prior intern experience, coursework, and research in traffic engineering.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software.

Work Environment

This is an in‑office position; duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office setting. Occasional travel to offsite locations to perform work and work‑related tasks or to attend meetings may be required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature, and not all listed functions may be assigned.

Grow with us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work for Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.