Traffic Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
RS&H currently seeks a Summer 2026 Traffic Engineering Intern for the Transportation-Infrastructure Practice in our Charlotte, NC office. The Traffic Design Engineering Intern will be mentored by and collaborate with top Engineering associates on our team. The position involves participating in the development of highway engineering design, such as traffic signal design, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, and ITS for a variety of project types. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of Traffic Design Engineering and Transportation Engineering.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Program at an ABET accredited university
- 1-2 years remaining until program completion (Rising Junior, Senior, 1st or 2nd Semester Grad/PhD student)
- 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
- Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values
Nice To Haves
- 2.5 GPA or above
- Prior internship or related experience
- Coursework that includes Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, and/or Traffic Engineering
- Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of plans and design on transportation infrastructure projects
- Assist in the design and development of traffic signal plans
- Determine locations for devices and develop details for ITS plans
- Prepare photometric calculations for roadway lighting
- Assist with the design of pavement markings and signage
- May sometimes need to assist with field work
- Other entry level engineering duties, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
