Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

STV•Fairfax, VA
•$45,675 - $51,903•Hybrid

About The Position

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Traffic Engineering Intern to join its Traffic Engineering team for Summer 2027. The internship gives undergraduate and graduate-level candidates the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff, learn, and contribute to transportation projects. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in the office. Preference is given to candidates who can participate for at least three months and work full-time. The intern will assist with traffic engineering studies, transportation planning and design, traffic operations and safety analyses, and related documentation. They will support multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate with team members and public agencies, contribute to data analysis and business development materials, and participate in public information meetings and other project activities. The position is not eligible for sponsorship. The compensation range is $45,675 to $51,903. STV describes this range as a good-faith estimate; the final salary may vary based on factors including geography, education, experience, and certifications.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • Ability to participate in the internship for at least three months and work full-time is preferred.

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.

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
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