Traffic Planning - Civil Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly motivated intern to join its Traffic Planning Discipline for Summer 2027 in the Westchester, New York office. The intern will support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience with roadway, highway, traffic, and transportation improvement projects while working alongside engineers and project teams. The position also offers exposure to other disciplines and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

The internship includes day-to-day project work and broader programming, including opportunities to connect with other interns, learn about different areas of the business, build communication skills, and network with professionals. Interns may participate in multidisciplinary projects, educational activities, the Career Exploration Series, area-specific training, and end-of-summer presentations. The program may provide full-time permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year; the company reports making such offers more than 50% of the time on average.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related program at an ABET-accredited university.
• Interest in working on traffic- and transportation-related projects.
• Reliable transportation to the office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coursework in Traffic Planning, Traffic Design, or Transportation.
• Prior internship experience; preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with day-to-day design tasks for transportation and traffic projects.
• Support traffic analysis, including data collection, crash analysis, and intersection and roadway capacity analysis using various software, under the supervision of junior- and senior-level engineers.
• Prepare traffic reports, including traffic impact studies, as assigned by the management team.
• Perform CAD work for conceptual design plans related to traffic planning and preliminary design.
• Assist with cost estimating for detailed design plans.
• Participate in planning and technical report documentation.
• Collaborate with other interns to learn about the company's disciplines and work.
• Take on higher-level responsibilities as appropriate based on summer performance.
• Participate in internship programming, educational opportunities, networking, problem-solving activities, and end-of-summer presentations.

Benefits

• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Educational opportunities and area-specific training.
• Education reimbursement.
• Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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