College Intern - Traffic

RK&K • Philadelphia, PA

22h

About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Traffic Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 season. The internship is intended for civil engineering students in the transportation discipline and provides on-the-job training alongside traffic engineers and transportation professionals. Interns gain exposure to traffic engineering design, analysis, and safety, as well as traffic operations, safety, and design projects and technologies. Work may take place in the office and in the field as needed.

The intern provides traffic engineering support on projects ranging from small studies and isolated-intersection designs to Complete Streets corridors and major highway systems. The role also involves assisting with traffic-control-device design plans and conducting field investigations, traffic data collection, and evaluations of traffic safety and operations for all road users.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in transportation.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Classwork in traffic engineering.
• Participation in professional societies such as ASCE or ITE.
• Applicable prior internship experience.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation/CAD, GIS, Synchro, Vissim, or HCS.
• Exposure to traffic engineering references such as the MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, and AASHTO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide traffic engineering support for projects ranging from small-scale studies and isolated-intersection designs to Complete Streets corridors and major highway systems.
• Assist with design plans for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, work zones, toll systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Perform field investigations and collect and compile traffic data.
• Evaluate traffic safety and operational conditions for all road users and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Complete tasks in the office and in the field as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed