Traffic Planning - Civil Engineering Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Holmdel Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated intern to join its Traffic Planning Discipline for Summer 2027 in the Holmdel, New Jersey 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 with engineers and project teams. The position also offers opportunities to develop technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment and participate in internship programming, networking, and learning activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous coursework in Traffic Planning, Traffic Design, or Transportation.
• Prior internship experience; 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 engineers.
• Prepare traffic reports, including assigned traffic impact studies.
• Perform CAD work for conceptual design plans related to traffic planning and preliminary design.
• Assist with construction cost estimating for detailed design plans.
• Take on higher-level responsibilities depending on performance during the summer.
• Collaborate with other interns to learn about different disciplines and aspects of the company.
• Participate in planning and technical report documentation.
• Participate in internship learning, networking, reflection, problem-solving, and presentation activities.

Benefits

• Potential for career advancement.
• Company-sponsored activities.
• Educational opportunities and trainings.
• Career Exploration Series and networking opportunities.
• 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.
• Potential full-time permanent offers for students approaching graduation within a year; the company reports making such offers more than 50% of the time on average.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern