College Intern - Traffic

RK&K • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

RK&K is hiring a Traffic Engineering Intern to join its Traffic team for the Summer 2027 season. This internship is intended for civil engineering students in the transportation discipline. Interns receive on-the-job training and collaborate with traffic engineers and transportation professionals. They gain exposure to traffic engineering design, analysis, safety, operations, projects, and technologies, and complete work in the office and field as needed.

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 isolated-intersection studies and designs to Complete Streets corridors and major highway systems.
• Assist with preparing design plans for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, temporary traffic control, lighting, work zones, toll systems, and Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS).
• Conduct field investigations, collect and compile traffic data, evaluate traffic safety and operational conditions for all road users, and develop recommendations for improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern