2027 Traffic Engineering Internship

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Peoria, IL

About The Position

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking candidates for its 2027 Traffic Engineering Internship program, with potential opportunities in Indianapolis, Indiana; Lisle, Peoria, and Springfield, Illinois; St. Charles, Missouri; and Austin, Texas. Traffic engineers collect and analyze traffic and safety data and support engineering studies and design work. Internship assignments involve routine traffic engineering tasks using standard procedures under the supervision of Registered Professional Engineers. Interns may support experienced Professional Engineers, shadow operations, contribute to assignments supporting larger projects, and learn about the day-to-day work of traffic engineering. Interns may also participate in activities and events that help build connections within the Hanson community and may travel to suppliers, customers, or other Hanson locations. The work may involve traffic engineering studies and preparation of construction plans and specifications for traffic signals, ITS, signing and pavement marking, pedestrian warning devices, and intersection design. Software used in the discipline includes HCS, SYNCHRO/SimTraffic, SIDRA, VISSIM, VISUM, CUBE Voyager, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and GIS. Interns may also assist Hanson engineers, designers, and technicians in disciplines related to their field of study.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a relevant field of study.
Have successfully completed the sophomore year by the time of the internship and be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university (ideal candidate qualification).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the sophomore year by the time of the internship.
Enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
Gather and provide data for engineering or environmental reports and studies.
Perform or review calculations and reports related to surveying, transportation engineering, soil capacities, and quantities.
Use engineering software packages such as MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
Conduct field investigations or assist with surveys to gather information.
Document or observe construction operations.
Write memoranda, letters, and general reports; collect and correlate engineering data; maintain records; attend meetings; and operate technical equipment.
Support experienced Professional Engineers and assist engineers, designers, and technicians in related disciplines.